1 . 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。

Not satisfied with pushing the boundaries of speed, endurance and civil engineering, Chinese companies are among the first in the world     1     (introduce) new technology such as driverless train operation and advanced signaling and control technology.

The driverless bullet trains     2     (connect) Beijing and Zhangjiakou in northern Hebei Province are capable of hitting speeds up to 350 kph, which makes them the world’s     3     (fast) driverless trains. The new route, opened in December 2019 as part of preparations     4     the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games,     5     (reduce) travel time for the 174-kilometer journey from three hours to less than 60 minutes so far.

    6     (build) in just four years, the line has 10 stations serving two of the major Winter Games venues (举办地), plus another at Badaling Changcheng, making the Great Wall of China faster     7     (access) for tourists.     8     latter is the world’s deepest high-speed railway   station, situated 102 meters underground. These stations are like airport     9     (terminal), with acres of spotless polished marble and glass, enormous information screens and lounges     10     passengers are held until their train is called.

2 . Adjusting to life in a foreign country is a learning curve for even the most seasoned travelers. But thanks to smart phones, that curve has flattened out considerably.

Maps. Me

Accustoming yourself to the layout of a new city takes time. Throw in a new language, driving on the opposite side of the road or a complex public transportation system and it’s bound to get confusing. Simplify things with Maps. Me. This app has mapped out much of the globe’s roads, public transportation, and places of interest.

TripAdvisor

Without old-fashioned word of mouth recommendations, apps are one of the best ways to find the best in local cuisine and nightlife. There are many apps that do the same, but TripAdvisor is one of the most globally recognized local review sites, with a mobile app to pair. Best of all, you can create a customized list of restaurants, museums, sights and more, giving you your very own bucket list for your abroad experience like a local.

Smart Traveler

Going out of your comfort zone in a new country doesn’t mean taking unnecessary risks. This app is filled with useful information, including important local laws, information on medical services, and safety and security advice. You can also use Smart Traveler to find the contact information for the U. S. embassy or consulate in any country to help you deal with things like a lost passport or other emergencies.

Periscope

Your friends and family will undoubtedly want to know about the incredible experiences that you’re having abroad. A postcard does not suffice these days. Using Periscope, you can let people see the world through your eyes by streaming exciting moments of your journey from your camera phone.

1. Which suits you most if you want to live like a local?

A．Maps. Me.

B．TripAdvisor.

C．Smart Traveler.

D．Periscope.

2. What can you do with Periscope?

A．Avoid getting lost.	B．Recognize local sites.
C．Share your experiences.	D．Deal with emergencies.

3. What is the text intended for?

A．Going-abroad travelers.	B．Online language learners.
C．Foreign culture researchers.	D．Smartphone app designers.

3 . How to see London like a pro

We’ve explored London thoroughly and come away with quite a few lessons. Here are our tips.

Visiting Buckingham Palace

Being London’s most iconic landmark, this grand 775-room building is where Queen Elizabeth hosts feasts and meets heads of state. But if you’re dreaming of taking a visit to it, you’ll need to plan your trip carefully. The palace is typically only open during the summer months from July 23rd to October 3rd. Visiting hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If you’re visiting when the palace isn’t available to tour, you can still see the Changing of the Guard.

Hitting the London Eye

The London Eye is a playful addition to the city skyline. Standing near centuries-old architecture, this enormous Ferris wheel goes round slowly over the left bank of the Thames, serving up views over the London Bridge and the Shard to the west, plus a wide perspective of the Palace of Westminster. Buy your tickets in advance online, choose a clear day and go first thing in the morning to avoid crowds peak.

Drinking afternoon tea

Afternoon tea—a sacred, buttery ritual (仪式)—is reason enough to come to London. The British have taken a simple tea break and turned it into a luxurious ceremony, complete with patterned china, layered plates of finger sandwiches and scones in cream and jam. And we haven’t mentioned the cakes, which are often brought around on a wheeled cart. When making a reservation, remember that afternoon tea isn’t a snack but a full meal with sweet and salty elements, and you’ll be stuffed. The smart move is to skip lunch and maybe even dinner.

1. Which is a proper time to visit Buckingham Palace?

A．July 18, 10:00 a.m.	B．Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.
C．Sep. 27, 3:00 p.m.	D．Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.

2. The attraction of the London Eye lies in the fact that ______.

A．it provides a good view of some places of interest

B．it makes London’s skyline seem more harmonious

C．it spins quickly over the left bank of the Thames

D．it is more historic compared to the nearby buildings

3. What do we know about British afternoon tea?

A．It is a short break with light snacks.

B．It is a full meal with various tasty foods.

C．It combines sour and sweet flavours well.

D．It is complete with delicate silver dishware.

4 . The Best Tools for Better Sleep

Bamboo Weighted Blanket
$149; COMMAHOME. COM

Several testers independently said, “This blanket was like a warm hug.” “It looks like an expensive quilt, and I really enjoyed the smooth, cool feel.” Another reviewer found it eye-opening that it improved his sleep. The 15-pound weight was just right, and the company donates 10 percent of sales to organizations helping people without homes.

Sleep Number Creates Your Perfect Comforter
$80 PER HALF; SLEEPNUMBER. COM

“This is a game changer! No more pushing and pulling the comforter all night,” said Jenna Helwig. Each person orders a half-size comforter with their desired warmth level. When the two halves arrive, you button them together to make a luxurious-feeling, attractive comforter. “Having one comforter with different levels of warmth is a dream come true,” Jenna said.

My Sheets Rock The Regulator
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The unique bamboo-rayon material of this bedding set drives away moisture while being soft and durable—and our testers were crazy about the sheets' cooling powers. “These sheets are amazing. There are days when I wake up soaked in sweat. With these, I woke up completely dry,” said one editor who sweats intensely due to a medication side effect.

Best Sound Machines
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We were shocked by the customization this little sleep aid offers. You can choose 10 different fan sounds, including classic white, brown noise, and the new sleep-friendly darling, pink noise. You're certain to find the perfect tone to calm you to sleep. “It drowns out noise in the summer,” one enthusiastic tester said.

1. What is special about Bamboo Weighted Blanket?

A．It can get rid of moisture.	B．Part of the profit will go to charity.
C．It can improve people's sleep greatly.	D．Homeless people can get one for free.

2. Which can allow users to enjoy different warmth at the same time?

A．Best Sound Machines.

B．Bamboo Weighted Blanket.

C．My Sheets Rock The Regulator.

D．Sleep Number Creates Your Perfect Comforter.

3. What makes My Sheet Rock The Regulator unique?

A．Its special material.	B．Its particular shape.
C．Its higher cost.	D．Its medical effect.

5 . SEA Summer High School Programs 2022

Science at SEA

Science at SEA is a four-week program for rising high school juniors and seniors, as well as recent high school graduates, which focuses on the coastal and offshore marine environment around Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The program includes a shore component on the SEA campus in Woods Hole and a sea component aboard the Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Corwith Cramer.

July 21 — August 13       Expense: $4,000

SEA Quest

SEA Quest is a two-week program that welcomes high school students and recent graduates. Participants will gain hands-on experience conducting field research, sailing at all ship, and understanding of the complexities of creating and managing marine reserves. They return home with a broader sense of the ocean's importance to our planet and the need to preserve this precious resource for future generations. Life here is fast-paced. No prior sailing experience is necessary. Strong desire to learn is required!

July 11 — July 22             Expense: $3,200

SEA Cape

This three-week summer program at SEA offers current high school students the opportunity to study the marine environment from a variety of perspectives: scientific, historical, and literary. Participants live and study at our campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

June 27 — July 14            Expense: $3,800

SEA Expedition

This two-week summer program for high school students, including graduating seniors, is centered on learning by doing. SEA Expedition is a multidisciplinary experience that welcomes students to participate in every aspect of a challenging offshore sailing and oceanographic expedition, and occurs entirely aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. Life at sea is fast-paced and tough.

July 5 — July 17               Expense: $3,500

1. Which program lasts the longest?

A．Science at SEA.

B．SEA Quest.

C．SEA Cape.

D．SEA Expedition.

2. What is necessary for participants in SEA Quest?

A．Previous experience in sailing.	B．Great eagerness to study the sea.
C．Ability to conduct scientific experiments.	D．Knowledge of sea resources preservation.

3. What is special about SEA Expedition?

A．It offers opportunities of sailing.	B．It entirely takes place on a ship.
C．It features many relaxing activities.	D．It allows graduates to participate in.

6 . 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。

Chinese calligraphy has always fascinated me. My grandpa has been deeply invested in his calligraphy practice: getting up early in the morning to bike to     1     (class) and staying up late watching videos     2     (perfect) his skills. When he visited America, his four essential tools for calligraphy     3     (put) neatly in his suitcase. With just these instruments, the dining room tables would be covered with sheets upon sheets of his writing in just a few days. He would always make a small space on the table for me to put my book so we could be together despite     4     (do) separate deeds. As he wrote, I read— often peeking (偷看) over the book pages to watch him fill up the paper inch     5     inch.

One day, I     6     (curious) asked him to teach me. My grandpa was always so happy to teacher me because he wanted me to learn     7     many things as possible about my motherland’s culture.

When I was fifteen, my grandpa     8     (give) me one of my most     9     (treasure) gifts. He gifted me an incredible Chinese calligraphy scroll (卷轴): it was long and beautiful. Each morning I wake up to     10     scroll hung up in my bedroom: a symbol of my grandpa’s love and passion for life.

7 . Do you like reading? What would you like to read? Here are four recommendations from trusted critics.

A Greenglass House Story Kate Milford, illustrated by Nicole Wong	Twelve guests, trapped at the Blue Vein Tavern by rising floodwaters, tell stories to pass the time. With tales that cross over between storytelling and reality, what starts as a series of unrelated tales weaves(编织）together into something smart and tight.A puzzle book that adults may enjoy just as much as its intended child audience. (For ages 4 to 8)
Someone Builds the Dream Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Loren Long	Someone Builds the Dream is a celebration of the cooperative spirit and a proof to what we can achieve if we work together.And after having the curtain pulled back like this, children (and probably many grown-ups) will look at the world around them with fresh eyes. (For ages 5 to 8)
The Boy and the Sea Camille Andros, illustrated by Amy Bates	Following a young boy over a lifetime,Camille Andros' story flows back with a comforting rhythm while Amy Bates' timeless artwork washes over you. As the boy grows older, he returns regularly to the sea looking for answers but discovers something more valuable: visual angle. (For ages 4 to 8)
Magic Candies Heena Baek, translated by Sophie Bowman	When Tong Tong purchases a bag of strange, round candies, he discovers that each one allows him to hear the hidden speech of someone, or something. Honestly, who wouldn't want to hear what the leaves have to say? You'll also be sure to treat your chair with greater kindness after a single read.(For ages 4 to 8)

1. What do the books by Kate Milford and Lisa Wheeler have in common?

A．They are both puzzle books.

B．They may attract adult readers.

C．They both focus on cooperation.

D．They are for children aged 4 to 8.

2. Which book best suits children who are curious about others' secrets?

A．A Greenglass House Story.

B．Someone Builds the Dream.

C．Magic Candies.

D．The Boy and the Sea.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a history book.

B．In a travel brochure.

C．In a science fiction.

D．In a literature magazine.

8 . Proper Care and Use of a Microscope

A microscope is a useful instrument for observing small objects. By producing a magnified image, the microscope reveals details that are undetectable to the naked eye.

Before using the microscope, please read the instructions below.

CAUTION:

Microscopes are both delicate and expensive and must be handled with care.

1. Always carry the microscope with two hands —— one supporting the base and the other on the arm.

2. Avoid placing the power cable of the lamp across a walkway.

3. Keep the stage clean and always use a glass slide for specimens.

4. To avoid damaging the glass slide when focusing, begin with the lens close to the specimen and gradually back off to focus.

5. Keep the microscope covered to prevent the buildup of dust while it is being stored.

_________________________:

1. Plug in the lamp.

2. Place a sample of what you wish to observe on a slide.

3. Adjust the mirror so is reflects light from the room up into the objective lens. When the mirror is correctly adjusted, a complete circle of light will turn up when you look through the eyepiece.

4. Place your slide with the specimen directly over the center of the glass circle on the stage. If it is a wet slide, be sure the bottom of the slide is dry.

5. With the LOW POWER objective lens placed over the slide, use the coarse focus knob to lower the lens to the lowest point.

6. Look through the eyepiece with one eye while closing the other eye. Slowly raise the lens until the focus is relatively clear.

7. Use the fine focus knob to fine-tune the focus.

8. Without changing the focus knobs, switch to the HIGH POWER objective lens. Once you have switched to HIGH POWER, use only the fine focus knob to make the image sharper.

1. Which of the following pictures of carrying a microscope is right?

A．	B．
C．	D．

2. Which of the following would be proper to fill in the blank?

A．HOW TO CLEAN THE MICROSCOPE	B．HOW TO USE THE MICROSCOPE
C．HOW TO REPAIR THE MICROSCOPE	D．HOW TO USE THE FOCUS KNOB

3. According to the passage, you can see a complete circle of light ______.

A．after correctly adjusting the mirror

B．when slowly raising the objective lens

C．before positioning the mirror correctly

D．while looking at the specimen on a slide

9 . 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。

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms. The Spring Equinox(春分), as the fourth term of the year starts on March 20     1     ends on April this year.

The Spring Equinox signals the equal     2     (long) of the day and night time. The day of the Spring Equinox is     3     the sun is directly above the equator. After the equinox, the sun moves northwards, resulting in     4     (gradual) longer day time in the Northern Hemisphere and longer night in the Southern Hemisphere.

Standing an egg upright is a popular game across the country during the Spring Equinox. It is an old custom that       5     (date) back to 4,000 years ago. People practice this tradition to celebrate the coming of spring. It     6     (believe) that if someone can make the egg stand, he will have good luck in the future.

The Spring Equinox is     7     good time to fly kites. In ancient times, people did not have good medical resources. So     8     (pray) for good health, they wrote their medical issues on paper kite. When the kite was     9     the air, people would cut off the stringy let the paper kite float away,     10     (symbolize) the flying away of diseases.

10 . When Mexican scientist of the evolution of animal behavior, Laura Cuaya, moved to Hungary for her postdoctoral studies in Budapest, she brought her pet dog, Kun-kun, along for the ride. Cuaya couldn't help noticing how locals warmed to dogs. This prompted her naturally curious scientific mind to start asking questions. “Here people are talking all the time to Kun-kun, but I always wonder if Kun-kun can recognize that people in Budapest speak Hungarian, not Spanish?” So she set out to find an answer through a scientific study.

Cuaya and her colleagues decided to use brain images from MRI scanning to shed light on her hunch. They worked with dogs of various ages that had, until the experiment, only heard their owners speak just one of the two languages, Spanish or Hungarian. Not surprisingly, getting the dogs to happily take part in the experiment took some creative coaxing and animal training! The researchers first needed to teach Kun-kun and her 17 fellow participating dogs including a labradoodle, a golden retriever and Australian shepherds, to lie still in a brain scanner. Their pet parents were always present, and they could leave the scanner at any point.

The research team played children's book classic The Little Prince in both Spanish and Hungarian while scanning the dogs' brains with an MRI machine. They were looking for evidence that their brains reacted differently to a familiar and unfamiliar language. The researchers also played scrambled versions of the story to find out if dogs could distinguish between speech and non-speech.

The images reveal that dogs' brains show different patterns of activity for an unfamiliar language than for a familiar one — the first time anyone has proved, researchers say, that a non-human brain can distinguish between two languages. This means that the sounds and rhythms of a familiar language are accessible to non-humans.

Interestingly, the team also found that the brains of older dogs were more skilled at detecting speech “suggesting a role for the amount of language exposure”. They suggest that dogs have refined their ability to distinguish between human languages over the long process of domestication.

1. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?

A．The background of the study.	B．The significance of the study.
C．The concern of the researcher.	D．The introduction to the researcher.

2. What did Cuaya consider when choosing dogs for study?

A．Age limits.

B．Brain patterns.

C．Language exposure.

D．Owners' commands.

3. The results of the study are ________.

A．practical

B．contradictory

C．compromising

D．groundbreaking

4. Which of the following can be the best title?

A．Dogs Can Tell Foreign Languages	B．Dog Brains Have Different Patterns
C．Old Dogs Know More About Human Speech	D．Dogs Can Differ Speech From Non-Speech