1 . 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。

Architect Kéré won the Pritzker Prize, the world’s highest recognition in building design. “The 56-year-old Kéré     1     (honor) on Tuesday for his pioneering designs,” said Tom Pritzker, who is the chairman of the Hyatt Foundation. He added, “The architect’s     2     (work) are sustainable to Earth and its inhabitants.” Kéré is a citizen of both Burkina Faso and Germany and lives in Berlin. He said he was     3     happiest man on the planet to become the 51st recipient of the famous yearly prize. Kéré is     4     (know) for building schools. health centers, housing and other public places across Africa. He is     5     (equal) an architect and a servant,     6     (improve) the lives and experiences of countless citizens in a region of the world that is at times forgotten.

Kéré won special praise     7     his 2001 project to build a primary school in Gando, the village where he was born. Unlike traditional school buildings, which use concrete, Keré’s     8     (create) design combines local clay and cement (水泥)     9     (form）bricks. The material helps keep the building cool in the hot environment. A wide metal roof protects the building from rain     10     helps air flow. The success of the project lies in the creation of an extension, a library and teachers’ housing in later years.

2 . Go beyond the ordinary when searching for art and culture in Denver and explore The Mile High City’s creative world, from museum gift stores to art district galleries. You’re sure to find a completely unique and memorable piece created by a local artist or a print by a modern master.

● Denver Art Museum

Unique, artsy gifts abound at the Denver Art Museum’s expansive Museum Shop. Browse (浏览) the exhibition catalogs, art books, jewellery and fine gifts in the shop. Many of the items here are made by Colorado artisans. You can also check out what the shop has to offer online.

Location: 100 W 14th Avenue Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Business hours: Mon – Thu 10 am – 5 pm;

Fri 10 am – 8 pm;

Sat – Sun 10 am – 5 pm

● MCA Denver

The shelves here are filled with art books, graphic novels, custom-made MCA Denver mix CDs and art T-shirts for “genius babies, artistic teens and open-minded adults”. Limited edition works by avant-garde (前卫的) art icons John Waters, Marcel Dzama, Arturo Herrera and Jeff Starr are available as well.

Location: 1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202

Business hours: Mon Closed;

Tue – Thu 12 pm – 7 pm;

Fri 12 pm – 9 pm;

Sat – Sun 10 am – 5 pm

● Art District on Santa Fe

Art District on Santa Fe is an art lover’s paradise, with dozens of galleries to visit, as well as restaurants, shops and museums. Start your Santa Fe shopping at Artists on Santa Fe, one of the oldest galleries in the area, featuring more than 25 artists working in a wide variety of media. Then explore the inviting Sandra Phillips Gallery, which represents important regional artists as well as emerging artists offering fresh and creative ideas. After that, simply wander the district, popping into whatever gallery space catches your eye.

Location: Santa Fe Drive between 4th and 12th avenues

1. When is the Denver Art Museum open on Fridays?

A．9 am – 4 pm.	B．12 pm – 9 pm.
C．8 am – 5 pm.	D．10 am – 8 pm.

2. Which of the following makes MCA Denver’s shop special?

A．Glassware and pottery made by local people.

B．Arturo Herrera’s limited edition works.

C．High-end jewellery and lamps.

D．Handicrafts made by Colorado artisans.

3. What do we know about Art District on Santa Fe?

A．We are advised to begin with Artists on Santa Fe.

B．Sandra Phillips Gallery is located on Avenue Pkwy.

C．We can find famous graphic novels there.

D．Its galleries feature emerging artists and yard art.

3 . According to some recent research findings, 21% of the USA citizens have read at least one book over the past year. Here are some great books they like.

La Divina Commedia — Dante Alighieri

This book is a narrative poem in Italian, finished in 1321. It is one of the greatest works of classic literature, divided into three sections titled Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso. This is a story about Dante’s journey toward the light and the Middle Age concept of the after-life. It is an amazing and a true masterpiece worth anybody’s time and energy.

1984 — George Orwell

Published in 1949, this book serves as a reminder that young generations should not take anything for granted and should question everything. For young people, this is one of those books that demand reflection on the importance of keeping human values and defending individuality and freedom within the system.

A Farewell to Arms — Ernest Hemingway

This is a touching love story about an American officer and an English nurse during WWI on the Italian front. Published in 1929, this book describes young boys who are marching in the severest weather conditions at war though discouraged and tired, reflecting the horrors of the war and the young people’s doubts about life.

The Phantom of the Opera — Gaston Leroux

This famous theatrical novel by the French author Leroux, published in France in 1909, belongs to classic literature. For that reason, it could be a great gift for people who like theater, musicals and opera. The story plot revolves around a young opera singer Christine. She is a daughter of a famous musician who dies and leaves her to grow up in the Paris Opera House.

1. What do we know about La Divina Commedia?

A．The plot of it is flat.	B．The hero of it is an Asian.
C．It is an account of the author’s life.	D．It is a story written in the 13th century.

2. What do 1984 and A Farewell to Arms have in common?

A．Both are set in Italy.	B．Both are related to poems.
C．Both reflect humans’ view of freedom in peace.	D．Both describe the youths’ thinking about life.

3. Which book is related to drama?

A．La Divina Commedia.	B．1984.
C．The Phantom of the Opera.	D．A Farewell to Arms.

4 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I opened the package containing individually wrapped Lego sets for my two boys from Lisa, who was a nurse in New Hampshire. We used to be total strangers, but an incident made us less strange.

Last August, we drove from our home in Washington, DC, to New Hampshire. It was just me, my husband, and our two kids out for a nice, safe, socially distanced week away.

We had hiked about half a mile to a popular spot called Diana’s Baths, where the water falls off a series of flat huge rocks like an M. C. Escher drawing. The baths were full of families, so we made our way to one of the upper levels of rock to keep our distance.

Both where we sat and down below, the water fell into small pools, where kids in swimsuits were splashing around. I watched as some younger parents nervously protected their toddlers away from the rocks edges, feeling grateful that I was out of that stage, for our kids, at six and eight, could navigate their physical space with more confidence. Don’t get me wrong: I was still terrified as I saw my two boys jump between the slippery rocks. But soon I relaxed and we were all having fun, splashing in the pools, my kids laughing as my husband swam under the cold running water. Then, seconds later, every fear I’d ever had rose to the surface.

I turned and saw my son Wyatt sitting down between two rocks in a fast-moving stream. I yelled at him to get out and he yelled back something that I couldn’t hear, and then he disappeared over the edge!

All I remember from the moments after is screaming, over and over! “Somebody help my son! ” I didn’t even know what help he needed, because I couldn’t force myself to look.

My husband was already sprinting down the rocks. I continued to scream for help. However, it did not work. Everyone else looked on from a distance, too afraid or unbothered to help.

注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A brown-haired women with a mask was the only exception.

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The rescue team finally came and took Wyatt out of the park on a stretcher (担架).

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5 . Sometimes when we eat, what we’re hungry for isn’t food — it’s the taste of memory. Studies show that foods we think of as comfort foods don’t contain any magical properties. What might be comforting is the feeling of proximity (亲近) to other people associated with the foods.

Thoughts about comfort foods are often linked to calories, warmth or a sense of well-being, but what we don’t think about is that they also provide something social to us. People like comfort foods because of their ability to make them feel that they belong.

When Marcel Proust, author of Remembrance of Things Past, bit into a cake at his aunt’s house, he was overwhelmed by a feeling of nostalgia. Where had this “all-powerful joy ” come from? He sensed that it was connected to the taste of tea and cake, but it “ went far beyond” those flavors, he wrote. In Proust’s case, the taste he experienced took him back to childhood experiences with a beloved aunt, to whom he formed a strong bond.

Comfort foods are often thought of as being rich in calories or full of sugar. Nevertheless, other studies have also shown that the line between comfort and food isn’t as clear as “ junk food = happiness. ” Eating so-called junk food does activate the brain’s reward system, but that high is short-lived. It’s not the deep reward of real comfort. On the other hand, if you feel bad, you might as well have a salad, as long as there is something in the food to bring back pleasant memories and create a sense of belonging. Taste and smell, Proust wrote, “ stay fresh a long time. ”

1. How do comfort foods function?

A．They inspire a sense of belonging.	B．They are linked to all-powerful joy.
C．They provide the calories one needs.	D．They set off the brain’s reward system.

2. Why does the author mention Marcel Proust in Para. 3?

A．To express love for a special cake.	B．To share a good childhood memory.
C．To. show the nature of comfort foods.	D．To prove a popular belief about foods.

3. What does Para. 4 mainly talk about?

A．The less clear line between comfort and food.

B．The connection between junk food and happiness.

C．The difference between comfort foods and junk food.

D．The relationship between comfort foods and reward system.

4. Where does the passage probably come from?

A．A science report.	B．An advertisement.
C．A cooking guide.	D．A health magazine.

6 . Five Stories of Crazy Adventures

Go on a wild ride with the heroes of these escapade-packed books.

Like a Charm by Elle McNicoll

A mysterious book left to her by her grandfather leads Ramya to make an astonishing discovery. Edinburgh is full of magical creatures—and she's the only one who can see them. As Ramya tries to come to terms with her strange powers, she finds herself entangled in an extremely dangerous new world.

Escape Room by Christopher Edge

When Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it's just a game — the ultimate escape room with puzzles and challenges to solve before the time runs out. That changes when she and her new teammates, Adjoa, Ibrahim, Oscar and Min, are locked inside the first room and they realize this is no ordinary game. Instead, the fate of the world is at stake.

The Secret of Haven Point by Lisette Auton

The lighthouse at Haven Point offers a home to any person with a disability who needs a place to belong. Alpha and the other Haven Point children spend their days, adventuring on the wild shore — but when they spot a strange light on the headland, they realize their home is in danger.

The Mapmakers by Tamzin Merchant

Ever since Cordelia discovered a hidden map in her father's precious telescope, she's been searching the streets by starlight. She never expected to discover a secret society of Mapmakers — but might they be able to help her find her missing father?

Carnival of the Lost by KieranLarwood

In this fantasy adventure, Sheba, the wolf girl joins a troupe of performers that also includes a witch’s imp (小鬼) called Pyewacket, Gigantus the giant, and Sister Moon, a knife-thrower. When children start to disappear and a strange mechanical monster is sighted, the friends have a serious mystery to solve.

1. Which of the following is set in Edinburgh?

A．Like a Charm.	B．Escape Room.
C．The Mapmakers.	D．Carnival of the Lost.

2. Which story covers the disabled?

A．Like a Charm.	B．Escape Room.
C．The Secret of Haven Point.	D．The Mapmakers.

3. Which section does the article probably belong to?

A．On Screen.	B．Book Club.
C．Around the World.	D．The Big Debate.

7 . Staycations have become the new normal along with many promotions and packages currently available to save while vacationing locally due to Covid19. Here is a list of the best value-for-money staycation hotels in Singapore.

◆ Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

The Infinite Family Experiences staycation package will allow you to take a much-needed break from your daily life without the stress of travel. Starting from $388 per night, this package includes a one-night stay in a Laxury Family room, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included as well as soft drinks.

Room Booking: One-night stay.

◆ Marina Bay Sands

Starting from $419 per night, this package includes entry to SkyPark Observation Deck, guaranteed access to the Infinity Pool, and flexibility to cancel up to one day before your stay in case your plans change.

Room booking: No specific booking days required, but the rate is only available for a specific room type.

◆ St. Regis Singapore

Take advantage of its Distinctive Luxury Package starting from$ 449 per night, which includes a luxurious suite offer, $100 hotel credits per stay, daily breakfast and 10 per cent off hotel spa treatments.

Room booking: Jan 4, 2021-Dec 29, 2021

◆ Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa

Starting from $459 per night, the package includes daily breakfast for two at Silver Shell Caf in-room afternoon tea for two, 60- minute aroma massage at Chi, The Spa and various sea sports activities. Upon arnival you will be welcomed by a bottle of champagne and two silk robes.

Room booking: No time limitations

1. Who is this text intended for?

A．Intemational tourists.

B．Covid19 victims.

C．People in Singapore.

D．Chinese citizens.

2. Should there be any uncertainly in your plan, which hotel would you rather chase to book?

A．Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.

B．Marina Bay Sands.

C．Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa.

D．St. Regis Singapore.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．In a geography book.

B．In a market report.

C．In a biography.

D．In a travel magazine.

8 . Before our round-the-world trip we always thought that in Peru visiting Machu Picchu would be our most amazing experience.

Although Machu Picchu is simply indescribable, it _________ out that a totally improvised (即兴的) adventure gave us a much stronger _________. When we were staying at a Couchsurfer’s place in Cusco, we _________ him whether it would be _________ to visit a real Quechua village.

He said we could _________, although we would have to find it out ourselves since these Quechua _________live quite far in the Andes. _________, there’s no public transport to get there. In the end, we got very lucky. While_________ for transport, we found out that the local doctor and other social workers were going to _________ some of these tribes and they let us join them.

We were __________ happy because we had the chance to stay in a Quechua community. We __________ about their traditions, saw the colorful clothes they wore every day and __________ their daily routine for some time. We often had to use __________ to communicate, since most of these people don’t speak Spanish, only Quechua. This is one of our most interesting travel __________ and a real heart-warming experience that we will never __________.

1.

A．figured

B．went

C．turned

D．pointed

2.

A．impression

B．understanding

C．sense

D．message

3.

A．questioned

B．informed

C．interviewed

D．asked

4.

A．suitable

B．possible

C．right

D．necessary

5.

A．try

B．stop

C．fail

D．wait

6.

A．tourists

B．communities

C．ancestors

D．regions

7.

A．More importantly

B．Sure enough

C．Worse still

D．Strange to say

8.

A．applying

B．longing

C．changing

D．looking

9.

A．leave

B．manage

C．save

D．visit

10.

A．really

B．mainly

C．reasonably

D．relatively

11.

A．heard

B．worried

C．learned

D．complained

12.

A．made use of

B．took part in

C．paid attention to

D．got used to

13.

A．gestures

B．words

C．writings

D．mails

14.

A．plans

B．brochures

C．tips

D．stories

15.

A．remind

B．remember

C．forget

D．get

9 . Are you relatively skinny but growing a “beer belly”?

Then don’t be surprised at your next checkup if the nurse measures your waistline to determine your healthy weight. That’s because research is showing that a protruding (鼓出的) belly may be a sign of VAT — a dangerous form of fat around organs deep inside your body. “Studies confirm that visceral (内脏的) fat is a clear health risk,” said Dr. Tiffany Wiley, a senior expert at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Unlike the fat just under your skin, visceral fat raises your risk for heart disease. Experts think that’s because visceral fat raises blood pressure and inflames (使发炎) tissues and organs.

However, you can’t assume you’re safe from visceral fat if your overall weight is healthy, experts stress. That’s because you can have dangerous visceral fat even if you’re not considered overweight — and not have any visceral fat even if you are overweight.

How do you know if your stomach is protruding into dangerous size? Do a check. Non-pregnant women with a waist size greater than 88 cm and men with a waist larger than 102 cm, are at higher risk according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you’re Asian, it drops to 80 cm for women and 90 cm for men. But it is only a rough measure. “The only sure way to know is to check your visceral fat levels on a CT scan or MRI,” say experts.

According to the AHA committee, the most salutary physical activity to “shrink” belly is aerobic exercise. Aerobic means “with oxygen”, so aerobic exercise increases your breathing rate and promotes the circulation of oxygen through the blood. This type of exercise makes the heart work more effectively and improves its ability to move oxygen-carrying blood with every beat. Speed walking, jogging, stair climbing, cycling and swimming are all examples of aerobic exercise.

“However, more studies are needed to determine the best physical activity, food and other lifestyle changes to reduce heart disease risk,” Dr. Tiffany Wiley added.

1. What would a “beer belly” cause?

A．Enlarged organs inside the body.	B．Higher risk of heart disease.
C．Raised mental pressure.	D．Inflamed stomach.

2. Who would be relatively healthier according to the experts?

A．A white man with a waist size of 120 cm.

B．A white woman with a waist size of 90 cm.

C．An Asian man with a waist size of 102 cm.

D．An Asian woman with a waist size of 75 cm.

3. Which word can replace the underlined word “salutary” in paragraph 5?

A．Beneficial.

B．Difficult.

C．Enthusiastic.

D．Useless.

4. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A．Doing aerobic exercise can remove visceral fat completely.

B．Heart ability improves when one does speed walking.

C．Further studies are needed to reduce heart disease risk.

D．Food and life style determine one’s body shape.

10 . Ready to escape the world and spend some time in nature? Here are some good options for you.

The Woodlands Cabin—Sandy, OR

The Woodlands Cabin sits on five acres of wooded property. It is a beautiful 3-bedroom home (plus a kids’ room). The two outdoor decks surrounded by beautiful trees are the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee and watch deer pass by. It’s also perfect for getaways or a trip to the mountains, as it’s a 25-minute drive from Mount Hood skiing and a 15-minute drive from hikes.

Sleeps: 7

Cost: $400/person/night, 30% discount for 3 persons

Online booking: airbnb.com/rooms/21783133

Waterfront Cabin—Washougal, WA

This riverfront cabin sits on a full wooded acre with private access to the Washougal River. This home is located just 40 miles northeast of Portland and only 12 miles from downtown Washougal. The surrounding forest is filled with native northwestern plants and old-growth trees, some of which are more than 300 years old.

Sleeps: 7

Cost: $180/person/night, 40% discount for 2 persons

Online booking: airbnb.com/rooms/28839315

Valley View Cabin—Angel Fire, NM

This beautiful cabin getaway is the total package with its convenient location to ski slopes, beautiful view of the valley and wonderful facilities including a 6-person hot tub (热水浴池), football table, fireplace, firepit, double shot electronic basketball game and more!

Sleeps: 14

Cost: $200/person/night, 40% discount for 2 persons

Online booking: airbnb.com/rooms/43745479

Pineland Chalet—Wrightwood, CA

A short, leisurely drive through the pine tree-lined mountain road welcomes you to Pineland Chalet.

If the mountains are your kind of playground, you can fulfill your outdoor adventure needs with hiking, zip lining, or playing 18 holes of disc golf in the summer season. In the winter months, let your downhill dreams take flight with skiing and snowboarding.

Sleeps: 8

Cost: $250/person/night, 40% discount for 3 persons

Online booking: airbnb.com/rooms/29415461

1. What do the four destinations have in common?

A．They all have playrooms for kids.

B．They all have some sports facilities.

C．They are all surrounded by beautiful mountains.

D．They all provide an opportunity to get close to nature.

2. How much should a couple with a child pay for a one-night stay in Pineland Chalet?

A．$450.	B．$400.
C．$300.	D．$250.

3. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To recommend some cabins for a stay.

B．To compare some cabins at the same place.

C．To tell about some cabins the writer owns.

D．To encourage people to do some outdoor activities.