1 . A man wearing sunglasses grabs the mic and stands in a relaxed posture ready to make the audience laugh. Seeing how easily he moves, one can hardly notice that the stylish comedian, Gao Xiang, has any problems with vision.

Gao was diagnosed with the rare eye disease — Stargardt. Initially, he refused to accept the cruel situation. He kept escaping the fact until 2013, when he could use the computer more efficiently with the help of special programs designed to help visually disabled people . Consequently, he got the courage to be frank about his and found that people didn’t care about the problem as he had imagined. His working ability also helped remove any feelings of inferiority that he had. He tried to become mentally stronger to accept reality and get his life back on track.

Two years ago, he decided to become a full-time stand-up comedian. What has been motivating Gao to be so active in the comedy industry is his eagerness to draw the public’s attention to the disease. “As it is a rare disease, medical institutions and companies might lack the driving force to make great efforts to find a cure,” he says. “I want to unite the patients in China and voice out loud our urgent demands.”

Besides, he and two friends launched a public account on WeChat called Stargardt Care Center, through which they share inspiring stories of people suffering from the eye disorder, instructions for those on how to use computers and translations of foreign essays that explore the possibilities of curing the disease. By now, the account has managed to attract more than 1, 000 Stargardt patients and their family members. And some Non- Governmental Organisations also have got in touch with them to see if they could provide help to the community.

“Stand-up comedy has saved me and enabled me to meet interesting people and do what is worth doing,” Gao says.

1. What does the underlined word “inferiority” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Being proud.

B．Being bored.

C．Being unconfident.

D．Being modest.

2. What drove Gao to become a comedian?

A．His eagerness for money.	B．His faith in challenging himself.
C．His ability in performance.	D．His desire to fight the disease.

3. What can people do with the Gao’s public account?

A．The visually disabled can learn computer skills.

B．Experts can provide medical help for the patients.

C．Patients can read original articles about the disease.

D．Comedians can post jokes to meet interesting people.

4. Which of the following could best describe Gao Xiang?

A．Sensible and tolerant.	B．Positive and inspiring.
C．Talented and aggressive.	D．Enthusiastic and punctual.

2 . I got out of the car that rainy Tuesday, already tired, and headed toward the rehab center where I work as an acupuncturist. It had been a _________ morning with my son, Adrian, who has ADD (过动症). By the entrance, something caught my eye — a _________ . Where did she come from?

_________ of my colleagues knew anything about her. But a client told me she had been _________ the last few nights. At the end of my _________ , I saw her in the same spot, cold and _________.   “Go find your family,” I said.

It rained the next day. When I _________ out for a break, there she was, getting rained on again. Halfway home that evening, I made a turn back to the rehab. I _________ the chicken and drove home, her beak (喙) on my shoulder the entire _________ .

I asked online if anyone had lost a chicken. A week went by. No one __________ her. My rescue made her __________ — even laying eggs in my couch.

The biggest surprise was how Adrian took __________ her. His illness makes him lose temper frequently. But not with the chicken. I’ve never seen Adrian so __________ before. It’s a blessing to see the __________ between them. That Tuesday, I told the chicken to find her __________ . Little did I know it would turn out to be us!

1.

A．busy

B．difficult

C．thrilling

D．routine

2.

A．chicken

B．hen

C．duck

D．goose

3.

A．All

B．Some

C．Any

D．None

4.

A．coming down

B．queuing up

C．giving in

D．hanging around

5.

A．account

B．performance

C．shift

D．trip

6.

A．wet

B．lonely

C．hungry

D．disturbed

7.

A．watched

B．dropped

C．stepped

D．pulled

8.

A．picked up

B．took up

C．turned up

D．split up

9.

A．time

B．period

C．ride

D．motor

10.

A．recognized

B．greeted

C．contacted

D．claimed

11.

A．at home

B．in tune

C．on board

D．on air

12.

A．after

B．to

C．on

D．in

13.

A．annoyed

B．troublesome

C．calm

D．optimistic

14.

A．difference

B．bond

C．balance

D．gap

15.

A．master

B．friend

C．company

D．family

3 . In Switzerland, Liu Hongjia and Liu Yuxi use a drone to capture the moment when they are filming a vlog. The couple’s beautifully edited travel vlogs are proving popular on such platforms as travel website Qyer, while their personal accounts on Sina Weibo jointly have more than 810,000 followers.

In this booming era of social media, more and more “media travelers” are joining their peers online in producing creative videos of their tourism experiences. And the growing popularity of short videos in China is a trend that’s also encouraging ordinary tourists to follow suit.

When it comes to creating a hit travel vlog, the personal touch is what makes all the difference. “Filming a travel vlog is like making a documentary of your own, where you record beautiful scenery, interesting experiences and honest feelings.” Liu Hongjia says. Some people watch them to learn how to take beautiful photos, while others want to find out more about popular travel destinations. Either way, what is appealing to audiences is that the personality of the presenter comes across in the vlog. It’s like watching movies. When people like a director’s style, they will follow his new work.

To embrace the growing trend for shooting short videos in China, travel website Mafengwo started to encourage its users to post vlogs about their trips in 2018, which has now become an important part of its user-generated content.

According to Zhao Qian, head of Mafengwo’s short-video content, its users have uploaded over 2 million short videos online, covering a wide range of themes, such as food, scenic areas and hotel experiences. “For a long time, tourists often shared their trips online via photos and words. However, short videos have become the new trend because they’re bright, direct and fun. It’s also an efficient way for visitors to find information about local travel experiences,” she says.

1. What’s the function of the first paragraph?

A．To summarize the whole passage.	B．To arouse readers’ interest in tourism.
C．To introduce the topic of the whole passage.	D．To emphasize the importance of short videos.

2. How can a travel blogger make his work attractive?

A．By demonstrating his personal style	B．By following a famous director’s example.
C．By teaching people how to take good photos	D．By revealing more information about tourist spots.

3. Why does Mafengwo encourage its users to upload short videos about their trips?

A．Because short videos are bright, direct and fun.

B．Because that caters to the growing popularity of short videos.

C．Because the content of short videos is mainly generated by its users.

D．Because short videos provide information about local travel experiences.

4. How does Zhao Qian feel about short travel videos?

A．Cautious.

B．Appreciative.

C．Concerned

D．Indifferent.

4 . Sky Buffet serves a menu full of eye-catching Asian dishes, ______ (range) from Chinese food to Japanese food. （所给词的适当形式填空）

5 . Facing the epidemic of Covid-19, there are people who choose to step out of their comfort zone and commit themselves to ________ (work ) for the benefit of others. （所给词的适当形式填空）

6 . Work allows us the opportunity to be engaged in something we are fond of, and ________ (consequence ), it can give us a great sense of achievement and satisfaction. （所给词的适当形式填空）

7 . Word borrowing tends to happen ________ there is no suitable word for an object or idea in the native tongue. （用适当的词填空）

8 . In addition to trade exchange, the Silk Road served ________ a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies. （用适当的词填空）

9 . ________ ( assign ) by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Chang an to Central Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. （所给词的适当形式填空）

10 . If we have been awed by natural wonders and human civilization, we will understand ________ UNESCO is fighting to preserve those important cultural and natural heritage sites. （用适当的词填空）