1 . Steve Forest is a scientist. He’s standing on an island off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula. Below him are several hundred penguins and their children. Forrest’s job is to count every one of them. It's snowing. There is a big wind, too. And their children won’t stay still. Penguins are great climbers. So Forrest and the team members must be too. And penguins aren't always clean.
Forrest has been coming to Antarctica every January for six years. He's helping count the area’s penguins. This will help researchers better understand the Antarctic environment. There used to be lots of penguins in Antarctica, “It's all because of climate change,” Heather J. Lynch says seriously. She is leading the research team. The team member Noah Strycker adds, “We know climate change is hitting the Antarctic Peninsula harder than anywhere else in the world. We are following the situation closely.”
Scientists think that warming waters do harm to krill, the tiny animals that penguins eat. This is bad for the sea life. But krill are hard to study, so researchers pay attention to penguins. They’re easier to follow. They return to the same place each year to lay eggs. If penguins aren't doing well , krill probably aren't either. “Penguins give us an idea about what is going on in the sea around us,” Forrest says.
This year, Lynch’s research team uses a drone to help them. They fly it over an area to take pictures to count penguins.
Counting penguins is quite necessary. The more we learn, the more we know about krill and the ocean animals that depend on them. When we understand them, we can start fixing them. We should consider carefully what Lynch says: “What’s happening in the Antarctic is happening everywhere.”
1. What is required of scientists like Forrest according to Paragraph 1?| A．Being clean. | B．Being good at math. |
| C．Being cool-headed. | D．Being skilled in climbing. |
| A．To protect this animal species from extinction. |
| B．To help find out how many krill might be living |
| C．To have a better knowledge of the Antarctic environment |
| D．To collect first-hand data for analyzing global warming. |
| A．Scientists. | B．Krill. | C．Penguins. | D．Ocean animals. |
| A．Penguins lay eggs in the same place on the island every year. |
| B．The penguin population is increasing due to climate change. |
| C．The penguin population determines the krill population. |
| D．Climate change is most obvious in the Antarctic Peninsula. |
2 . According to 'a study, being exposed to a 360-degree video of nature can provide emotional wellbeing benefits for people who cannot access the outdoors. So let’s check out some ideas of free virtual trips you can take right now!
Take a tour in Central Park, New York
As one of the world's biggest attractions, Central Park is a part of natural beauty located in the very heart of Manhattan. With this tour offered by youvisit. com, you’ll be able to see the Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, the Belvedere Castle and “walk” through the park's scenic meadows. If you’re in the mood for greenery, this tour will definitely suit you.
Explore the wonders of Japan
Take a tour across this beautiful country with a 360-degree VR movie from the Japan National Tourism Organization: you’ll be able to explore tradition, modernity and nature all at once, and enjoy the mixture of fascinating cultural sites and the most appealing natural spots.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Grand Canyon, Arizona
Are you up to witnessing one of the most magnificent views in the world?No wonder the Grand Canyon in Arizona is considered one of the world's treasures. The virtual tour, provided by the National Park Service U.S. lets you discover ancient places within the canyon and explore archaeological excavations (考古挖掘) in an interactive way.
Climb Everest for an unforgettable adventure
Experience what it feels like to climb the world's tallest mountain with Everest VR: Journey to the top of the world, a docu series especially made for Virtual Reality headsets. Have you ever imagined experiencing an Himalayan avalanche or a rock-climbing fall? Or just admiring the sunset from the top of the mountain's unique perspective? This journey will take you to places you never thought possible.
1. Which of the following is the best choice for green plant lovers?| A．Japan. | B．Everest. |
| C．Central Park. | D．The Grand Canyon. |
| A．The virtual tour. | B．The magnificent views. |
| C．The interactive viewing way. | D．The 360-degree video of nature. |
| A．Free admission. | B．Scenic meadows. |
| C．Cultural sites. | D．Rock-climbing falls. |
3 . In May 2020, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (BOCOG) solicited medal designs worldwide. Hang Hai and his team set about preparing designs to submit to the BOCOG.
Medals reflect the culture and creativity of the host country, and the team set two basic principles for their design: First, it should continue to adopt the jade (玉) culture incorporated into the design of the Beijing 2008 medals to highlight Beijing’s status as the world’s first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games; second, it should be innovative.
“The medals of both the Beijing 2008 and 2022 Games are to honor the athletes and the Olympic spirit with traditional jade culture,” said Hang. Jade was chosen because it has been treasured in China and symbolizes good virtue. “The difference is that the 2008 medals used the jade as a material, while the 2022 medals represent the spirit of China’s jade culture,” he added.
In the process of designing the medals, one team member, Lin Fan, conducted extensive research into China’s ancient bi. Lin finally chose a five-ring one associated with Fu Hao — a Shang Dynasty queen—as the prototype (原型) for the medals. In the final design, the opposite side of the medals has the Olympic rings engraved in the center, surrounded by five big concentric (同心的) rings. Auspicious cloud patterns, as well as snowflakes and ice patterns are engraved between the circles. The cloud patterns are intended to maintain a cultural connection with the 2008 Games, while the snowflakes and ice patterns speak to the characteristics of the Winter Olympics.
The cases holding the medals are made of bamboo. “The International Olympic Committee inquired about the growth and processing of the bamboo to ensure it meets the requirements of a green Olympics and follows the concept of sustainable (可持续的) development,” Hang said.
The medals passed the quality test and were accepted by the Games’ organizing committee on January 7, 2022. The medals are officially named Tongxin and they are the result of many people’s efforts. However, the smile on the athletes’ faces as they wear them makes it all worthwhile.
1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?| A．The history of the Olympic medals. |
| B．The inspiration for the 2008 medal patterns. |
| C．The significance of the 2022 Winter Olympics. |
| D．The essential requirements of the 2022 medal designs. |
| A．2022 medals use the jade as a material. |
| B．2022 medals reflect the spirit of China’s jade culture. |
| C．2022 medals mark an innovation in the medal designs. |
| D．2022 medals follow the concept of environmental protection. |
| A．To strengthen the bond with the 2008 Games. |
| B．To show the charm of Chinese traditional culture. |
| C．To stand for harmony between human and nature. |
| D．To match with the features of the Winter Olympics. |
| A．They took a lot of time to process. |
| B．They are decorated with a smiling pattern. |
| C．Their materials were finally chosen by BOCOG. |
| D．Their production spreads the idea of green Olympics. |
4 . Can you imagine what life would be like if there were no
In our daily life we need to communicate with
not travel very far even when we
The man who
| A．electricity | B．telephones | C．television | D．telescope |
| A．on | B．for | C．In | D．up |
| A．broke | B．took | C．looked | D．put |
| A．cry | B．shout | C．call | D．talk |
| A．excited | B．tired | C．sick | D．sad |
| A．teacher | B．assistant | C．professor | D．doctor |
| A．you | B．others | C．them | D．one another |
| A．mostly | B．quickly | C．suddenly | D．early |
| A．that | B．this | C．what | D．which |
| A．friendly | B．close | C．nice | D．cruel |
| A．slowly | B．easily | C．certainly | D．beautifully |
| A．noises | B．lectures | C．feelings | D．voices |
| A．speak | B．smile | C．breathe | D．shout |
| A．invention | B．discovery | C．experiment | D．improvement |
| A．already | B．yet | C．still | D．never |
| A．as if | B．even if | C．only if | D．if only |
| A．other | B．opposite | C．same | D．different |
| A．had | B．did | C．made | D．brought |
| A．took | B．wasted | C．cost | D．spent |
| A．So | B．Very | C．Too | D．Such |
5 . “We said no to the invitation to the birthday party because my child says they're not even friends.”
When I read the above words, I felt heartache.
I know birthday parties can be like a trouble, but let's believe the parents who sent that invitation weren't trying to get more gifts for their kids or make things more complicated(复杂的) .
For some kids, managing school and friends is easy. Maybe you have a child who's outgoing, selfconfident or maybe you have a child who doesn't have any problems. However, for some kids, school and friends can be very difficult.
A birthday party is a fun, exciting and good opportunity. It is a chance for the kid on the sidelines to play with other kids who don't play with him/her at school or who don't call him/her a friend.
Sometimes even when the birthday party and the theme have been decided on and the difficult decision about whom to invite has been made, there can still be doubts. Those invitations can stay untouched in the bottom of the child's backpack for days, because he/she is too scared to hand them out.
I don't know your child, and I don't know you. I do know there are parents who lie awake at night wondering if their child will have the courage to hand out the invitations in the morning; I do know there are parents who hope they can depend on other parents to teach their children to be kind enough to show up. Maybe you'll never have to be one of the parents who find it hard. I know what that's like, because I have children who find it easy. But I also have a child who doesn't. And because of that, we've become a family that says yes to every invitation we receive.
Sometimes a birthday party invitation is not just a birthday party invitation; it's also an invitation to be a friend.
1. What's the author's attitude toward the words in Para.1?| A．Worried. | B．Sad. |
| C．Interested. | D．Excited. |
| A．Children are very different from each other. |
| B．Some children at school need special attention. |
| C．Children should be encouraged to play games. |
| D．Not all children can deal with school problems well. |
| A．A chance to have some fun outdoors. | B．A chance to get many gifts from others. |
| C．A chance to play and make friends with others. | D．A chance to invite other children to their homes. |
| A．Kids really love going to parties. | B．Kids should learn to make friends. |
| C．Some kids aren't good at making friends. | D．We'd better accept birthday party invitations. |
6 . Take a walk down the street of any city and you are sure to pass signs for KFC, McDonald's, and Pizza Hut. In 2010, there are fast food restaurants in over 650 cities throughout China. Last year, the fast food industry in China grew 13%, compared to just 2.9%in the USA. This year, there were over 560 Pizza Huts, 1,200 McDonald's, and 3,000 KFCs throughout the country.
Why is fast food so popular in China? The people behind KFC, McDonald's, and other companies realized the need for adaptation. You can find items in Chinese KFCs that you cannot find in the West. That is because they not only realize that Chinese palates (味觉) are different, but also willingly spend the time and money to create new food specifically for those palates. This localization of an international brand makes fast food eaters in China feel as if they are part of a larger community, yet can enjoy their regional tastes.
Curiosity also played heavily into the popularization of fast food restaurants in China. There's no better way to get people to enter your restaurant than to have something different that everyone is curious to try. There is also a general idea that things from the West are better, or if something is good enough for western people, it is good enough for Chinese people. This could also have encouraged Chinese people, especially the young, to frequently go to fast food restaurants.
People are willing to spend a bit more on these fast food because of the general concern for food safety that seems to be becoming more and more important to most Chinese people. While there are still countless food shops on the roadside that have no government control over safety standards, there are many people who demand higher health standards. These foreign fast food restaurants that follow western standards of food safety attract this crowd. Until they stop providing what the Chinese people obviously want, they will continue to remain popular.
1. What is the first paragraph mainly about?| A．The introduction to fast food. | B．The popularity of fast food in China. |
| C．The development of fast food industry. | D．The reasons for the popularity of fast food. |
| A．By changing their own brands. | B．By reducing the cost of fast food. |
| C．By making new food fit for Chinese palates. | D．By opening restaurants in large communities. |
| A．Eating fast food is a fashion. | B．Western fast food is cheaper. |
| C．Western food is more delicious. | D．They think western fast food is safer. |
| A．A news report. | B．A travel book. | C．A sports magazine. | D．A storybook. |
7 . Island Getaways
Beautiful beaches, rich cultures and untouched pockets of wilderness are just a few attractive characteristics of the best island vacations. Each of the islands listed here has something extra that keeps travelers charmed.
Principe
West of Africa's mainland, small Principe offers blue seas, yellow beaches, jungle peaks, whale-watching with received plantations to visit and locals to meet. Pleasant eco-resorts help, too. Principe is amazingly safe and welcoming to visitors, particularly ecotourists, for whom the advancing jungle is a delight.
Bryher
The handsomest of the Isles of Scilly, 25 miles from Land's End, Bryher accompanies rose gardens with a windy wild coastal path. You can follow the coastal path visiting the charming beaches including Rushy Bay which is a must with fine white sand and clear waler. You can also take a hike up one of the hills to enjoy amazing views across Scilly and out to a Bishop Rock Lighthouse witnessing the past glory.
Astypalea
Butterfly-shaped Astypalea, an unspoilt Greek island, which banned cigarettes in 2019. Pretty yellow beaches as well as churches in the math town. Chora Chora, the island's capital, built on a hill with a breathtaking view of the Aegean Sen. On the top of the hill overlooking the village, sits Querini castle which used to protect the island during the Middle Ages, but now it is the main attraction of Astypalea.
Dominica
Commonly known as The Nature Island, Dominica sticks out up from the shiny waters of the Caribbean to serve as a fairy land for travelers seeking thrills in a place that lime has forgotten. The best-kept secrets of the Caribbean arc lush rainforests, towering mountains, rushing rivers and welcoming waterfalls with volcanic wonders adding unique beauty to Dominica.
1. Which is a perfect destination for those who are interested in ecotourism?| A．Bryher. | B．Principe. | C．Astypalea. | D．Dominica. |
| A．They have historic buildings. | B．They're famous for rose gardens. |
| C．They look like a butterfly. | D．They're surrounded by white beaches. |
| A．Towering mountains. | B．Rushing rivers. |
| C．Welcoming waterfalls. | D．Volcanic wonders. |
8 . Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs or glow worms, are found throughout the world, and some places where fireflies gather have become tourist attractions, drawing huge crowds. But it has been found that all this excitement around fireflies comes with its own risks.
The world is facing an enormous biodiversity crisis, which includes an apparent decline in insect populations. For fireflies, facts like habitat loss, light pollution, and repellant (驱虫剂) might all be threatening population numbers. In some instances, their popularity might also contribute. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for example, huge crowds of people gather each summer, with their iPhone flashlights and stepping feet threatening the rare firefly show that they've graveled to see.
There are over two thousand known firefly species, and lots of different firefly lifestyle. Tourists' flashlights can confuse fireflies as they try to communicate through their own flashes, and insect repellant ban also be disruptive (破坏的), since a lot of fireflies rely not just on light, but chemical smells to find their mates. Without the right preventive measures, visitors can also disrupt the earlier parts of the insects' life cycle. People are stepping on larvae (幼虫) and the females that are down on the ground laying eggs. And more indirect factors, like polluting tour motorboats and tourist constructions, can also help destroy the fireflies' habitat.
Broadly speaking, touristed firefly habitats should be managed with fireflies' full life cycle in mind---which might mean creating roped-off areas, or building raised walkways to prevent people from stepping on larvae, in addition to minimizing factors like light pollution that disrupt their more obvious mating actions. It is necessary to train firefly guides, center local communities in decision-making, and educate visitors.
If you happen to be interested in protecting fireflies, there are some really, really simple things that you can do. First, when you go to a firefly tourist site, stay on on the paths. Also, get comfortable in the dark. And if you need to use mosquito repellant, spray yourself before you arrive.
1. What is the purpose of taking the firefly show for example?| A．To clarify a light pollutions effect on fireflies. | B．To explain why the habitats of fireflies are losing. |
| C．To show agricultural chemicals' dangers to fireflies. | D．To prove fireflies reputation does harm to themselves. |
| A．By catching many fireflies | B．By disturbing firefly lifestyle. |
| C．By dismissing firefly shows. | D．By feeding fireflies on wrong food. |
| A．Shut off all kinds of light. | B．Get as close as possible. |
| C．Spray insect repellant. | D．Shout to express excitement. |
| A．The Rare Firefly Show in the World | B．Famous Fireflies Tourist Attractions |
| C．Fireflies Population Decline for tourism | D．The Global Enormous Biodiversity Crisis |
9 . His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pelé. Without doubt, Pele is the greatest soccer player ever.
Born in a small village in Brazil, Pelé grew up playing soccer like most other children of his age. Too poor to afford a soccer ball, Pele and his playmates often made one by tying together a bunch of rags. Their playing field was usually a sidewalk. Old tin cans marked where the goalposts should be. Pelé and the other boys from his neighborhood often dreamed of one day becoming professional soccer players. At the age of eleven, Pelé was discovered by Waldemar de Brito, a former professional player. Waldemar de Brito was then the coach of the Bauru Soccer Club and he signed Pele to play for the junior Bauru team.
In 1956, when Pele was fifteen, Waldemar de Brito took him to the city of Santos, Brazil, to try out for the Santos professional team. Pele immediately distinguished himself as one of the best players.
In 1957, Pelé was selected to play on Brazil's national team. He scored the only goal for Brazil in the first game and another goal in the second game. Then in 1958, Pelé helped Brazil win its first World Cup.
Between 1958 and 1970, Pele played in four World Cups. He is the only person who won three World Cups. Pelé played his last game with the Brazilian national team in 1971, but he continued to play for the Sanlos team for three more years before calling it quits.
Throughout his career, Pelé had an amazing ability to touch people. Once a war was suspended for two days because the Santos team had been invited to play there and people on both sides were so eager to see Pelé play.
Pelé's name represents excellence in soccer. His 20-year career has yielded some of the most memorable moments in soccer history. People today still refer to him as the great Pelé, the King of Soccer.
1. What was Pelé's soccer playing environment like when he was young?| A．Well-developed. | B．Tough. | C．Relaxing. | D．Standard. |
| A．Pelé's influence. | B．Pelé's achievements. |
| C．Pelé's personal development. | D．Pelé's international records. |
| A．Nigerians were fed up with wars. |
| B．Pelé refused to play soccer unless the war was stopped. |
| C．Nigerians didn't want to injure Pelé. |
| D．People wanted to see Pelé's game. |
| A．Growing up in a soccer family influences him a lot. |
| B．He is a selfless and generous player. |
| C．He has a talent for soccer and practices a lot. |
| D．He received professional training at the age of 15. |
10 . Our words have the ability to build our loved ones up and guide our communication in the right direction.
Tell the truth gently(和缓地). It might feel like the right thing to hide the truth to avoid hurting your loved ones, but being dishonest breaks trust.
Respect each other's views. Is it more important to be “right” or protect your relationship? Remember there are a lot of “rights," depending on who you are talking to, so avoid getting caught up in right vs. wrong.
Be a good listener.
| A．Think before you speak. |
| B．Ask directly for what you want. |
| C．Instead, learn to respect each other's differences. |
| D．But sometimes they can have the opposite results. |
| E．When someone is speaking to you, give them your attention. |
| F．We practice and pass on healthy communication rules in our family. |
| G．However, the truth should always be told in a gentle way and with love. |
