1 . Yuan Longping and his team have solved the problem of __________ for many people.

A．hunger

B．health

C．pollution

D．population

2 . Read the book Cute Pets, ________ you will know how to take care of your cat.

A．or

B．so

C．and

D．but

3 . —You added sugar in my tea? It________ terrible!
—Sorry, madam. I'll pour you another cup right away.

A．feels

B．looks

C．sounds

D．tastes

4 . My car broke down on the way to the airport, so I rushed there by taxi only to find my flight had been cancelled. What can I say?

A．It never rains but it pours.	B．Every dog has its day.
C．The early bird catches the worm.	D．Never put all your eggs in one basket.

5 . —Amy, I wonder________ in the street when I come to pick you up.
—Well, there's a big tree by the front gate and it's covered in lovely white flowers at the moment.

A．how will I find your house	B．how I will find your house
C．when I will find your house	D．when will I find your house

6 . Can a diabetic (糖尿病患者) find affordable life insurance? Yes, if you follow these 3 steps. Here is what you need to know to save money on life insurance for diabetics：

    1    

How can you control your diabetes? You probably know the following, which can help you：

★Eat the right food.

★Exercise regularly.

★Keep your weight in a healthy range.

★See your doctor for check－ups.

★Ask your doctor questions about how to better control your blood sugar and follow that advice.

★    2    

★Keep records of your blood sugar tests, exercise and food intake.

★Consult with your doctor about what changes might help you keep better control of your diabetes.

Prepare for your exam

    3    The blood test will examine how well you are controlling your diabetes over the past several months.You will also be examined for your height, weight, blood pressure and other health indicators. Your agent will give you instructions to help you get the best results on your exam.It’s important to get the best results because the insurance companies look at your results as the most recent information about your health. They review your exam and make a determination about your rating(等级).     4    

The bottom line

    5    More importantly, you can help make it more affordable by caring for your health and asking an independent life insurance agent to help you find the best insurance.

A．Cure your illness.

B．Control your diabetes.

C．Your rating determines the price you pay.

D．Life insurance for diabetics can be affordable.

E．Check your blood sugar regularly and adjust your eating.

F．When you apply for life insurance, you will take a blood test.

G．If you know the insurance company, you will care for your health.

7 .

The Yellow River basin (流域) has extraordinary landscaped and cultural relics (文化遗 产). Along the river path, there are 20 World Heritage Sites, more than 300, 000 non-movable cultural relics, 649 national cultural her it ages, 47 national tourism demonstration areas and 84 national top tourist attractions. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism recently launched 10 themed routed around the yellow River. Let's take a look at some of the highlights.
	Qinghai Museum The Museum is especially known for the chipped stone tools from the Paleolithic Age, colored pottery from the Neolithic Age, bronze mirrors and inscriptions from the Han (206 BC-AD 220) and Tang dynasties (618-907), paper money and stone statues from the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368), and porcelain and paintings from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644-1911).
	Inner Mongolia Museum The museum displays a large number of fossils (化石) from paleontological eras, including dinosaurs from across the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. There are also 44,000 relics bearing witness to life in ancient times. In particular，Mongolian female clothing from different places and statues as well as religious relics is the biggest attractions for most visitors to the museum.
	Shanxi Museum The museum in Shanxi province houses over 400,000 cultural relics, and has exhibitions that follow history in time order and show highlights of civilization. The exhibits also define the unique contributions Shanxi has made to the 5,000-year evolution of Chinese civilization.

1. Who would be probably interested in Inner Mongolia Museum?

A．Painters.

B．Composers.

C．Physicians.

D．Clothes designers.

2. What will visitors do in Shanxi Museum?

A．road some ancient books that cannot be scan very often.

B．Appreciate plenty of dinosaurs fossils from paleontological eras.

C．Witness the difference that Shanxi has made to Chinese civilization.

D．See bronze mirrors and inscriptions from the Han and tans Dynasties.

3. What do the museums mentioned above have in common?

A．They are in the same province.	B．They focus on various paintings.
C．They are around the Yellow River.	D．They house 400,000 cultural relics.

8 . The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, just six months after the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics, will be held in a strict dosed loop to prevent infections.

Vaccination（接种疫苗）

•It will be required to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before departure for China, in order to be allowed entry.

•Athletes and team officials may be exempted（豁免）for medical reasons only. Anyone not fully vaccinated will need to quarantine（检疫）for 21 days upon arrival in Beijing.

•The “My 2022” app will be needed to monitor and track your health for 14 days before your departure for China.

•A negative COVID-19 test result will be needed before your departure for China.

Closed loop（闭环控制）

•Within the closed loop system, all Games participants will only move between permitted destinations in dedicated Games transport.

•COVID-19 screenings will happen daily during the Games.

•Avoid crowds if possible.

Hygiene（卫生）

•Wear a face mask at all times, except when training, competing, eating, drinking, sleeping or when alone.

•Wash your hands regularly. Support athletes by clapping instead of singing or chanting.

•Get a test if you experience any symptoms.

1. What is required for the Games entry before coming to China?

A．Vaccination received immediately.

B．Quarantine required for 21 days.

C．The “My 2022” app to track health.

D．A positive COVID-19 test result.

2. What can the Games participants do after arriving in Beijing?

A．Move anywhere by bus.	B．Support athletes by clapping.
C．Escape COVID-19 screenings.	D．Take off face masks at any time.

3. Where can the text be found?

A．A science book.	B．An official website.
C．A fashion magazine.	D．An online course.

9 . Youth Travel Ambassadors（YTA）

YTA teams research and develop campaigns to change people's behaviour. They focus on walking and cycling, road safety and improving passengers' experiences. They are supported by TfL（Transport for London）, the local government and school staff.

How it works

Schools usually select between 6 and 12 YTA students who deliver behaviour change campaigns to their schoolmates over the course of the academic year. Campaigns can include themed assemblies, walking and Campaigns can include themed assemblies, walking and cycling competitions, creative workshops, films and community events.

We have programme options（选项）to suit all schools and students which include:

● speeches delivered by specialist TfL staff

● £250 funding to deliver a YTA campaign

● options to attend Campaign Junction and end of year Expo events

● training for students to become YTA Student Leaders to train their schoolmates

Our programme

The YTA programme for 2020 is linked to curriculum subjects. It includes 2 major events when students can meet each other, share ideas and get professional feedback.

Click here to check out a YTA taster session.

Get your school involved

To discuss a programme that suits your school or to explore delivering the programme independently, please email us.

1. What can YTA students benefit from the programme?

A．They can get skills to solve transport problems.

B．They can improve their academic performances.

C．They can get scholarships from the local government.

D．They can win in the walking and cycling competitions.

2. Which option does the YTA programme offer?

A．Formal talks on transport.	B．A grand prize in cash.
C．Training courses in driving.	D．A monthly entry into Expo.

3. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A magazine.

B．A website.

C．A newspaper.

D．A brochure.