4 . Many people who live on Norway’s far-northern island of Sommaroey are campaigning to go “time-free”. They note that between May and July, the sun does not set there for 69 days.

To enjoy the bright summer months, they would like to ignore traditional business hours. For example, stores would be open when people are there to work at them. Schools would operate when teachers and students are ready. Kjell Ove Hveding is one of the local leaders of the campaign. He said the 350 people who live on the island already go mostly time-free. He said that in the summer at 2 in the morning, you might see “children playing soccer, people painting their houses or mowing their lawns, and teens going for a swim”.

To show their feelings about time, many islanders take off their watches. They leave them on a bridge that connects the island to the mainland.

Earlier this month, Hveding met with a Norwegian lawmaker. Hveding presented a formal request signed by people who live on the island. The request asked the government to declare the area a “time-free zone”.

Hveding noted that he understands going completely time-free would be too complex in a world that operates on schedules. And, as an article in the Smithsonian magazine says, people’s health depends on keeping a usual rhythm of being asleep and being awake.

But Hveding argues that letting go of time limits can also be good for people. He said the time-free proposal would permit the islanders to get used to the daylight and feel calmer. “The idea is also to chill out,” he said, “I have seen people suffering from stress because they were pressed by time.”

1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．People’s ways to work during summer.

B．People’s ways to spend business hours.

C．People’s ways to enjoy time-free months.

D．People’s ways to entertain during summer.

2. What do we know about the formal request presented by Hveding?

A．It was put forward by a lawmaker.

B．It was approved by the islanders.

C．It was rejected by the government.

D．It was about a “trade-free zone”.

3. Why does the author mention Hveding’s opinion in the last paragraph?

A．To prove going time-free would be beneficial to the islanders.

B．To show the article’s view in the magazine is wrong.

C．To introduce the lifestyle of the islanders.

D．To present people’s suffering from time pressure.

4. Where is this text most likely from?

A．A news report.

B．A geography book.

C．A health magazine.

D．A travel brochure.

5 . Occurring on October 31, November 1, and November 2, the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday held to honor those who have died, brings people from all walks of life to Mexico. But cities across the United States are also joining in on the fun. Here is where you can find this year’s best Day of the Dead celebrations without traveling south of the border.

The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles

For over three decades, the businessmen of Olvera Street have annually transformed the busy outdoor marketplace into a top destination for visitors. Starting on October 25 and coming to a close on November 2, this year’s event will include a collection of live performances, face painting, and a traditional Mayan procession.

The East Village in Manhattan       

Want to get a taste of the Day of the Dead while taking a bite out of the Big Apple? Come to East Yard of St. Mark’s in-the-Bowery, a church in Manhattan. Besides watching performances, you can purchase all kinds of traditional Mexican snacks.

San Francisco’s Mission District       

San Francisco has celebrated the Day of the Dead for half a century. Every November 2, people flood to the Mission District - a colorful neighborhood rich in Mexican culture. At this popular event, visitors are invited to dress up in traditional Day of the Dead clothes, and go through the neighborhood all by the candlelight.

Downtown San Antonio       

This year, the Day of the Dead will arrive early in San Antonio, Texas. On October 26 and 27, people can visit Hemisfair, the city’s popular outdoor cultural center, with craft workshops, musical performances, and live poetry.

1. Where can visitors enjoy traditional Mexican food?

A．The Historic Olvera Street in Los Angeles.

B．San Francisco’s Mission District.

C．The East Village in Manhattan.

D．Downtown San Antonio.

2. How long has the festival been celebrated in San Francisco’s Mission District?

A．For 31 years.	B．For 50 years.
C．For 26 years.	D．For 27 years.

3. What can you do in the Day of the Dead in San Antonio?

A．You can light your candle.

B．You can make your face painted.

C．You can wear traditional clothes.

D．You can hear some great poems.

6 . You may have recently seen a video from the Beijing Wildlife Zoo going viral(走红). What exactly was so interesting about this video? It shows a dog playing with big cats four to five times its size! Many people might wonder if this dog has a death wish, but it seems that the dog and the big cats are good friends.

The dog was actually raised alongside the lion and tiger cubs(幼兽), making up a strange but loving family, according to zoo officials. If you think this is a bit too wild, just remember that cross-species friendship has been common for centuries. People have domesticated(驯养) many animals, especially cats and dogs, and formed bonds with them as pets. Perhaps you even have a pet yourself.

There are many other examples of cross-species friendships in captivity(圈养). At an animal sanctuary(庇护所) in Santiago Chile, a kitten named Marina and a piglet named Laura formed a friendship after they both came to the park. As neither animal had a mother sanctuary staff said they immediately bonded when they met. Laura had been rescued from a slaughterhouse(屠宰场) while Marina had been rescued from the street.

One possible explanation for these friendships is the environment of the zoo. Animals don’t hunt for their food and don’t need to worry about marking their territory(领地) or looking for mates in the way an animal in the wild would. “All those activities take time and energy, and if these needs are removed, the animals get bored,” Gordon Burghardt, a psychologist at the University of Tenessee, US, told The Atlantic magazine.“ In this particular situation, the animal’s motivation to engage socially and playfully may be higher in its need level than eating.”

Marc Bekoff, former biology professor at the University of Colorado, US, told Slate magazine, “I think the choices animals make in cross-species relationships are the same as they do in same-species relationships. Some dogs don’t like every other dog. Animals are very selective(严格筛选的) about the other individuals who they let into their lives.”

1. Why has the video attracted many people’s attention?

A．It presents a fighting picture between animals.

B．It tells us how to live with animals better.

C．It inspires people to raise animals as pets.

D．It shows a harmony scene between cross-species animals.

2. What made Marina and Laura become friends immediately?

A．The different places where they were born.

B．The different ways that they were rescued.

C．The same fate that they had no mother.

D．The same time when they came to the park.

3. What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A．Animals in the wild have no need to make friends.

B．Animals’ friendships are related to where they live to some degree.

C．Animals may lose interest in making friends when their eating needs are met.

D．Animals in the zoo prefer to make friends mainly because it takes no time and energy.

4. Which conclusion can we draw from Marc Bekoff’s words?

A．Animals take choosing their friends they’ll make very seriously.

B．Cross-species relationships are different from same-species relationships.

C．Dogs are the most typical example of close cross-species relationships.

D．Animals from same-species have no difficulty in becoming friends.

7 . 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;        
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
     I like eating fried tomatoes with eggs, so I tried cooked a simple dish myself yesterday. I thought it must be easy to cook. My dad told me what to cook it. First I cut the tomatoes into pieces and put it aside. Next I broke off the eggs into a bowl and beat them quickly with chopstick. Then I poured oil into pan and turned on the stove. I waited patient until the oil was hot. Before that I put the tomatoes and the beaten eggs into the pan together. “ Not that way,” my dad tried to stop me and failed. He was right. It didn’t turn out as I have wished.

8 . The Summer Volun Teen Program

This program at Brevard Zoo is a 10-week seasonal position that runs from May 31 through early August. Once selected into the program, Volun Teens will receive 2 days of training on the first weekend of May, 2021. Upon the competition of training, Volun Teens will be given their official assignments ( 10 days minimum, or 2 weeks of full day camp). Schedules vary, but most assignments run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Volun Teens may sign up for additional days as they choose.

Important requirements

The program is for teens between the ages of 13 to 17 who are interested in working with the public. Applicants must be 13 years old by April 1, 2021. And they are supposed to know well about various animals and their living habits. Once accepted, Volun Teens must pay dues of $ 25.00. This covers the costs of a teen manual (手册), a T-shirt and various supplies. Volun Teens are also required to participate in a conservation event.

Volun Teen positions are temporary, however, interested teens are encouraged to apply for the full Zoo Teen Program in the fall. Volun Teen participants are allowed to miss two of their assigned volunteer days to account for summer vacations. On the third miss, Volun Teens may be dismissed from the program. Besides, the program doesn’t provide make-up days and it does not allow switching volunteer days with another Volun Teen.   

Benefits

Many students are able to use their volunteer experience to meet the community service requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Depending on their school, students may receive credits for their volunteer hours. Volunteers also have the opportunity to work with Education Department staff members and the public, gaining valuable skills for a variety of careers. Making new friends, earning potential employment references, gaining lots of experience and a sense of accomplishment are just a few more reasons to apply!

1. How many days will Volun Teens be trained?

A．2 days.

B．10 weeks.

C．10 days.

D．2 weeks.

2. What is the purpose of Para 2. & Para 3.?

A．To offer teenagers how to apply for the program.

B．To tell what is required of applicants for the program.

C．To explain what the program is.

D．To stress how important the program is.

3. What’s the author’s attitude towards the program?

A．Negative.

B．Supportive.

C．Critical.

D．Passive

10 . What are the speakers talking about?

A．Where to meet Mr Jackson.

B．Whether to call Mr Jackson.

C．When to meet Mr Jackson.