1 . The Biggest Stadiums in the World

People have been pouring into stadiums since the days of ancient Greece. In around 80 A.D., the Romans built the Colosseum, which remains the world’s best known stadium and continues to inform contemporary design. Rome’s Colosseum was 157 feet tall and had 80 entrances, seating 50,000 people. However, that was small fry compared with the city’s Circus Maximus, which accommodated around 250,000 people.

These days, safety regulations-not to mention the modern sports fan’s desire for a good view and comfortable seat — tend to keep stadium capacities (容量) slightly lower. Even soccer fans tend to have a seat each; gone are the days of thousands standing to watch the match.

For the biggest stadiums in the world, we have used data supplied by the World Atlas list so far, which ranks them by their stated permanent capacity, as well as updated information from official stadium websites.

All these stadiums are still functional, still open and still hosting the biggest events in world sport.

·Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, Pyongyang D.P.R. Korea. Capacity: 150,000. Opened: May 1,1989.

·Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U. S. Capacity: 107,601. Opened: October 1, 1927.

·Beaver Stadium, State College, Pennsylvania, U. S. Capacity: 106,572. Opened: September 17, 1960.

·Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio, U. S. Capacity: 104,944. Opened: October 7,1922.

·Kyle Field, College Station, Texas, U. S. Capacity: 102,512. Opened: September 24, 1927.

1. How many people could the Circus Maximus hold?

A．104,944.

B．107,601.

C．About 150,000.

D．About 250,000.

2. Of the following stadiums, which is the oldest?

A．Michigan Stadium.

B．Beaver Stadium.

C．Ohio Stadium.

D．Kyle Field.

3. What do the listed stadiums have in common?

A．They host big games.	B．They have become tourist attractions.
C．They were built by Americans.	D．They are favored by architects.

2 . 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。

It’s a wildlife expedition (远征) that has captivated (使着迷) the globe: a herd of 16 elephants trekking (跋涉) more than 300 miles from their home in Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve. The herd’s trek began in March last year when 16 elephants     1     (see) moving from the reserve. Nobody is clear why the herd set out on this unprecedented (前所未有的) trek. Some suggest environmental degradation may have pushed them;    2     believe they are simply lost. An expert in elephant psychology believes that they likely left because of habitat loss and increasing human disturbance,    3     may have led to decreasing availability of food and water.

“We can’t ignore the effect of rapid development of the local economy on the loss of wildlife habitat,”    4     well-known expert on Asian elephant migration wrote on his Weibo page. “Clear waters and green mountains are as     5     (value) as mountains of gold and silver. A healthy and complete ecosystem is the cornerstone of sustainable economic development.

China’s wild elephants     6     (double) in number to more than 300 since the 1990s, but their habitat has shrunk     7     nearly two-thirds over the same period. Though China has extremely harsh penalties for those     8     (catch) killing elephants, the combination of these factors     9     (mean) that the potential for human-elephant conflict will only rise. It’s     10     (extreme) challenging for them to coexist.

The big fear is that the intensity of conflict between humans and elephants can start as just a nuisance and quickly grow to the point where people or elephants get killed.

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

My dad doesn’t write me letters. And he doesn’t always remember my birthday or wedding anniversary -- or even how old I am sometimes.

But I only need to look around me to be reminded of his love. He restored a 100-year-old rocking chair after I told him how much I wanted one. When I moved into my first apartment, he spent his weekends in a small space replacing pipes. And when I lost a blue stone from a favorite necklace, he worked his magic with common stuff

The four greatest words I know are “Dad will build it”.

I could never forget when I was seven, one day we walked by a toy store window. There in the corner was the most unusual doll house had ever seen. It was shaped like an upturned log. Little oval windows were cut into it decorated with white curtains and framed by tiny balconies.

“Oh, Daddy,” I said, “isn’t it beautiful? Do you think Santa Clause will bring it to me?”

Dad looked at the $100 price tag -- too high a figure in those days. “I think even Santa couldn't afford this house,” he joked, hiking up his belt, as he often does when he’s nervous. “Maybe one day, sweetheart, ”Dad probably hoped I’d forget about the doll house, but I kept talking about it.

On Christmas morning, I awoke early and raced downstairs. In the faint light, I made out some wrapped boxes under the tree-- but none large enough to contain my doll house.

Dad could see my disappointment.

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Four months later, a beautiful doll house was in front of me.

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4 . AI has an unlimited number of applications, from a_________(自主的) vehicles to domestic robots. (根据中英文提示填空)

5 . I was with my father at a clinic near his home for a routine blood test. An elderly woman came in and sat on a ________ room chair. She settled into the seat opposite my dad and smiled at him and he smiled back ________. He was 77 years old and had been living with Alzheimer disease for several years. It’s a disease that ________ your loved ones, slowly, day by day and the memory loss is painful and ________.

After a while, she started singing the tune My Heart Will Go On. Since Alzheimer disease also has a(n) ________ to damage a person’s patience, I couldn’t help thinking that this little woman was playing with fire. Her singing began gently. I glanced at Dad to see his ________. His smile was gone, and he was ________ right at her. I couldn’t read his expression initially, but it seemed to be something like ________. I wondered if he was lost somewhere in his memory, or maybe he was trying to figure out whether this was someone he should ________. Slowly, the woman’s singing got louder and her eyes closed with ________. Now Dad looked a little shocked. Still, I watched nervously, noticing the ________ of an angry outburst and was considering my options on how best to ________ in. Instead, his face changed, and the tension ________ in his eyes. He no longer looked confused.

When her song ended and the waiting room became ________, the woman opened her eyes. My dad was still looking directly at her. “That was beautiful,” he said. ________, she smiled and said, “Thank you.”

1.

A．living

B．waiting

C．fitting

D．consulting

2.

A．secretly

B．gratefully

C．slightly

D．coldly

3.

A．steals

B．destroys

C．cheats

D．panics

4.

A．limited

B．regular

C．temporary

D．merciless

5.

A．expectation

B．standard

C．tendency

D．symbol

6.

A．performance

B．response

C．gesture

D．message

7.

A．rushing

B．laughing

C．pointing

D．staring

8.

A．confusion

B．desperation

C．blankness

D．caution

9.

A．worry about

B．hear of

C．date with

D．call on

10.

A．purpose

B．strength

C．emotion

D．respect

11.

A．instruction

B．outcome

C．effect

D．possibility

12.

A．step

B．check

C．give

D．join

13.

A．increased

B．filled

C．eased

D．divided

14.

A．delightful

B．silent

C．bright

D．harmonious

15.

A．In public

B．In turn

C．In relief

D．In return

6 . Some people never seem to put on weight________ others are always on a diet.

A．while

B．or

C．since

D．for

7 . I was 25 years old when I started teaching in high school. It was my first year teaching in high school and I was very ______. When I applied for the job, they told me that I was too “young and ______”. However, since they really needed a teacher, they hired me.

On the first day, a group of boys walked into the classroom laughing ______ and giving each other high­fives. I told them a couple of times to take their ______ as I was standing in front of the room ______ everyone to arrive. As I repeated it for the third time, one of the guys looked at me intensely and continued to ______. His face was full of surprise. Then he looked at the other boys and ______ them to take their seats. I felt kind of ______ by the way he looked at me.

Later, I found out his name was Landon. He was ______ to take a foreign language in order to graduate. Landon was ______ of the boys swimming team and was very handsome.

Time passed quickly, and I had done about 2 months of ______. One day, he was absent for a test and had to go for a make­up test. I gave him the test after school. He sat down quietly and ______ the test for about 15 minutes. After that he stopped and stared at me. I asked him what was wrong and his answer gave me a ______.

“Miss S, doesn't it bother you that the guys make ______ of you？” For a minute I could not find an answer.

I answered saying, “They don't ______ it and I don't mind it. I know they are just joking.”

We continued to talk for some time until I remembered he was supposed to do his test and I said, “Finish your test, it's getting late.”

1.

A．anxious

B．nervous

C．cautious

D．curious

2.

A．interested

B．important

C．inexperienced

D．inaccurate

3.

A．aloud

B．politely

C．loudly

D．quietly

4.

A．manners

B．books

C．bags

D．seats

5.

A．calling on

B．waiting for

C．looking at

D．helping with

6.

A．talk

B．laugh

C．stare

D．sleep

7.

A．forced

B．told

C．forbade

D．assisted

8.

A．encouraged

B．embarrassed

C．excited

D．scared

9.

A．demanded

B．allowed

C．required

D．advised

10.

A．teacher

B．coach

C．help

D．head

11.

A．planning

B．training

C．teaching

D．working

12.

A．worked on

B．turned to

C．left for

D．went after

13.

A．delight

B．success

C．shock

D．hope

14.

A．use

B．photo

C．trouble

D．fun

15.

A．like

B．mean

C．control

D．appreciate

8 . Sydney is famous for popular attractions like Bondi Beach. With the lowest hotel rates in town, we offer many options a short distance away from the beach.

Hotel Bondi

Offering quality accommodations in the sightseeing, restaurants, beaches district of Sydney, Hotel Bondi is a popular pick for both business and holiday travelers. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. Top features of the hotel include free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas.

Chee Bondi

Located in the heart of Bondi, just 2 minutes' walk from Bondi Beach and a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and shops, Chee Bondi offers both free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV and a seating area. Some rooms have a balcony. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a microwave and toaster. A refrigerator and kettle are also offered. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a hair dryer in each unit.

Bondi Beach House

Just 3 minutes’ walk from Bondi Beach, this bed and breakfast features free WiFi and beautifully furnished suites and rooms. Guests have access to a lovely balcony with outdoor furniture. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Guests can prepare breakfast each morning in the dining room, homemade jams, tea and coffee provided.

1. Which of the three hotels will you choose if you want to prepare breakfast by yourself?

A．Hotel Bondi and Chee Bondi.

B．Chee Bondi and Bondi Beach House.

C．Hotel Bondi and Bondi Beach House.

D．All of the three hotels.

2. What can we learn from the text?

A．All private bathrooms in Chee Bondi don’t have a bath.

B．Suites in Bondi Beach House are newly furnished.

C．Rooms in Chee Bondi have a balcony with outdoor furniture.

D．Bondi Beach House is nearer to Bondi Beach than Chee Bondi.

3. What do the three hotels have in common?

A．They are equipped with a flat-screen TV.	B．They don’t offer free WiFi.
C．They are close to the beach.	D．They provide free private parking.

9 . One of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees (猩猩) is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzees, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.

Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope to resume in the near future.

This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Others, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart.

29-year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided that was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.

We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees, Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, and enrichment. But when we presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyes—this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!

To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of their journey.

1. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?

A．They are of different genders.

B．They have natural curiosities.

C．They are as intelligent as humans.

D．They have their unique characters.

2. Who showed the least interest in the piano?

A．Buttercup and Clarisse.

B．Emma.

C．Precious.

D．Luke.

3. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A．Continue.

B．Suspend.

C．Monitor.

D．Regulate.

4. What is the text mainly about?

A．How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.

B．What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees’ daily life.

C．How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.

D．What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.

10 . Wales is home to some of the UK's most beautiful drives.Narrow lanes criss-cross the land. meaning travel can be slow-but there's no need to rush.

The Coastal Way

This route(路线）covers the entire length of Cardigan Bay, and spoils travelers with its remote beaches and charming seaside towns.

Comb the sand for fossils,shells at Aberdaron Beach,and then hit the road,heading cast toward Porthmadog. Here you can hop on a heritage steam train, a relic of the region's mining history,to give Snowdonia's skyline your undivided attention.

The Cambrian Way

The Cambrian Way, which cuts north to south through the heart of Wales, is a fantastic place, thanks to its patchwork fields, dense forests and rolling, sheep-dotted hills.

The route becomes increasingly wild and rough as it weaves north into Powys. Spend the night in Rhayader, and you'll need plenty of energy for hiking or mountain biking along the trails.

The North Wales Way

Spanning Wales' short but scenic north coast, this route offers road trippers a chance to encounter Welsh history, language and culture in a splendid setting.

Head west through the uncrowded Clwydian Hills until you reach Ruthin, a little town brimming with history,where you can see its restored castle, century-spanning museum and Victorian Ruthin Gaol. Border Country

Tracing the dotted line that separates England and Wales on a map,this border-hugging route will take you to some of Wales' most underrated sites slowly, if you stick to the narrow back roads.

Starting in the border town of Chepstow in Southeast Wales,make your way northward.You can top to admire the roofless ruins of Tintern Abbey and lesser known castes Skenfrith and Grosmont

1. Which route best suits people who enjoy mountain scenery?

A．The Coastal Way.

B．The Cambrian Way.

C．The North Wales Way

D．Border Country.

2. What is special about The North Wales Way?

A．It enables travelers to visit a castle.

B．It is an area of scenic beauty.

C．It offers a glimpse into Welsh culture.

D．It is a crowd-free escape from big cities.

3. What is the purpose of the article?

A．To introduce road trips in Wales.

B．To introduce the Welsh landscape.

C．To tell about Wales' history.

D．To advertise Wales 'tourism industry.