1 . Four True Canadian Heroes

Albertine Lapensée

Born in 1898, Lapensée learned to skate on iced-over rivers. When the First World War sent men to the Western Front, a Québécois arena owner dreamed up the Eastern Ladies’ Hockey League-and Lapensée seized her opportunity. Between 1916 and 1917, she showed astonishing skill, leading the Cornwall Victorias to glory after glory. Francophone fans referred to her as “the star of stars”. She once scored 15 goals in a single game. And then, at 18, she left the spotlight.

Hussain Guisti

In 2006, Guisti and his family relocated from Winnipeg to Thompson, Manitoba — only to discover it didn’t have a mosque (清真寺). In response, Guisti started the Zubaidah Tallab Foundation and raised donations to build one. The building opened its doors in 2007. Next, the Muslim community of Inuvik, N.W.T., asked him for help. He raised $ 323,000 and in late 2010, the mosque welcomed its first worshippers.

Waneek Horn-Miller

At 14, Horn-Miller was stabbed (刺) in the chest. She survived the incident and used the trauma (创伤) to fuel her dream of becoming an Olympic athlete,“ I channelled all the anger, pain and sadness from my experiences into something positive,” she says.

In 2000, as co-captain of the national water polo team, Horn-Miller became the first Mohawk woman to represent Canada at the Olympics.

Rachel Zellars

In 2020, Halifax lawyer and professor Zellars co-founded the African Nova Scotian Freedom School. “I wanted to give Black children the tools and support to understand this ongoing important moment of their history,” says Zellars, “which they simply wouldn’t get in public school. The courses educate Black youth on their rich heritage and also teach skills to help students become community organizers.”

1. Who was regarded as “the star of stars”?

A．Albertine Lapensée.	B．Hussain Guisti.
C．Waneek Horn-Miller.	D．Rachel Zellars.

2. When did the mosque in Thompson open its door?

A．In 1898.

B．In 2007.

C．In 2010.

D．In 2020.

3. What was Rachel Zellars’s main contribution?

A．She built mosques across Canada’s North.

B．She led the Cornwall Victorias to glory after glory.

C．She provided education and support to Black children.

D．She was the first Mohawk woman to represent Canada at the Olympics.

2 . A 37-year-old fast food courier(外卖小哥), Lei Haiwei, got the first prize in the third season of The Chinese Poetry Conference on CCTV on April 4th, 2018.

“My interest in ancient poems began as early as I was six years old,” Lei said after winning the poetry competition.

Lei Haiwei was born in a small village in Hunan Province. When he was young, his father taught him ancient poems by putting them on the kitchen wall for him to read.

“My father hoped I would grow up to be a man who keeps the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas in mind.” Lei said.

In 2001, Lei Haiwei graduated from a technical secondary school and found a job in Shanghai. There, he began to read books on ancient poems at bookstores or libraries in his free time because he didn’t have enough money to buy books. He also developed a habit of reciting(背诵)poems he liked and wrote them down after coming back home.

Lei Haiwei came to Hangzhou in 2008 and worked as a fast food courier. Every day, he had to take fast food to different people. On his busiest workdays, Lei Haiwei had to deliver more than 50 orders(订单)a day. Even so, his love for poems went on and he seized(抓住)any chance to recite poems.

As for his future plans, Lei Haiwei said he would go on reading and reciting more poems.

Will he take part in the next poetry competition?

1. When did Lei Haiwei get the first prize in the competition?

A．On March 7th, 2019.	B．On April 4th, 2018.
C．On May 5th, 2017.	D．On June 6th, 2016.

2. Who taught Lei Haiwei ancient poems when he was young?

A．His sister.

B．His brother.

C．His mother.

D．His father.

3. Lei Haiwei read books on ancient poems at bookstores or libraries because ________ .

A．he wanted to learn English there

B．he wanted to have a good rest there

C．he didn’t have any friends in the city

D．he didn’t have enough money to buy books

4. What does the underlined word “ deliver ” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．To take something to somebody.	B．To say something to somebody.
C．To lend something to somebody.	D．To speak something to somebody.

5. What would be the best title for the text?

A．Fast Food Courier Won Sports Competition

B．Fast Food Courier Won Singing Competition

C．Fast Food Courier Won Poetry Competition

D．Fast Food Courier Won Dancing Competition

3 . From amusement parks to delicious chocolate factories, and everything in between, there are numerous activities and attractions to offer excitement and adventure to kids and big kids! Just take a look at these fun places in Germany.

Europa Park

Localed in Rust, in south-western Germany, Europa-Park is the second most popular theme park resort(度假胜地)in Europe, following Disneyland Paris. With more than 100 attractions and shows, playing here is undoubtedly one of the best things to do with kids in Germany. Whether kids want to sail with the “African Queen” and have fun by discovering foreign animals, or experience the “4D Magic Cinema”, the opportunities are endless.

Fairy Tale Road

A family trip along Fairy Tale Road will be a magical adventure. This is one of Germany’s most attractive drives which takes you through 370 miles of beautiful countryside. It inspired many fairy tales we love today. Along the way, you will discover sleepy villages and numerous attractions. And if you plan your visit well, you might even catch an open-air performance of The Pied Piper in Hameln or Cinderella in Polle.

Neuschwanstein Castle

If your kids love Disney movies, they will never forget a trip to the palace that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Located in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the top attractions in Germany. The castle was built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria in 1869 entirely for pleasure. Your children’s imaginations will run wild as they discover the magical rooms. You can always hop on a charming horse-drawn carriage to reach the top.

Cologne Chocolate Museum

Let your kids go into the world of chocolate at the delicious Chocolate Museum in Cologne. They don’t need a golden ticket to make their sweet dreams come true in this 4,000-square-meter chocolate wonderland. There are nine exhibition areas that allow visitors to learn about the culture and history of chocolate. Moreover, there are plenty of delicious cakes and chocolate specialties to enjoy at the museum cafe. And before you go, ring up to check for your reservations (预订).

1. What’s special about Fairy Tale Road?

A．It has a great landscape along the way.

B．It once attracted some famous writers.

C．It gives fairy tale shows all year round.

D．It allows kids to enjoy modern city playgrounds.

2. What is mentioned about Neuschwanstein Castle?

A．It is the oldest palace in Germany.

B．It was built to show the strength of the country.

C．It used to be the entertainment place for royal families.

D．It has been turned into Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.

3. Which place will kids prefer to visit if they have a sweet tooth?

A．Europa Park.	B．Fairy Talc Road.
C．Neuschwanstein Castle.	D．Cologne Chocolate Museum.

4 . 我的梦想是探索太空。(...... explore......) (汉译英)

5 . 众所周知，中国拥有悠久的历史和丰富的文化。 (As we all know, ......) (汉译英)

6 . Last Saturday, I went to Zhongshan Park for a walk. At the entrance, I saw a little girl with some flowers in her hands. She was walking around to sell the _______.

When I came out of the park, I found the _______ was still selling flowers there. But _______ bought her flowers. From the look on her face, I knew she would not give up. So I went up and asked, ”Why are you _______ flowers here?” She said, “My mother’s birthday is coming. I want to buy her a gift _______ I don’t have enough money.”

Moved _______ the girl’s words, I gave her 50 yuan and said, “I need no flowers at the moment but you can take the money.” To my surprise, she wouldn’t _______ the money. And she said, “Either you buy my flowers or you keep your money. I will make money by doing something I can. I don’t need your pity (同情).” Hearing this, I felt very _______ for what I had done. Finally I bought some flowers from her.

On the way home, I was wondering why such a little girl needed to do so. She could have taken my money easily. However, she chose to sell her flowers to get the _______. Later, I realized that we should help people in need, but we shouldn’t hurt their feelings when we ________ them.

1.

A．bags

B．flowers

C．paintings

D．newspapers

2.

A．father

B．mother

C．boy

D．girl

3.

A．nobody

B．somebody

C．anybody

D．everybody

4.

A．planting

B．cutting

C．watering

D．selling

5.

A．or

B．and

C．but

D．so

6.

A．by

B．in

C．off

D．for

7.

A．pay

B．give

C．send

D．take

8.

A．sorry

B．lucky

C．tired

D．pleased

9.

A．advice

B．time

C．money

D．trouble

10.

A．visit

B．help

C．call

D．miss

7 . Some Ways to Improve Your Study

As a high school student, it is important for you to do well in study. The better ways you have, the better you will learn. But do you know how to improve your study?     1    

●Pay attention in class. First, don’t make any noise in class.     2     Last but not least, get yourself involved in classroom activities.

●    3     If you are not sure how to take notes, start by writing down the important points that your teacher mentions or writes on the blackboard. It’s a good idea to keep your notes in order by subject. It can help you master what you have learnt.

●Go over your lessons.     4     By going over your lessons, you can understand and remember better. So you should review your lessons now and then after class.

●Learn from your classmates. Everyone has his own advantages. You should learn not only from your teachers but also from your classmates. You can learn in pairs or in groups to solve problems.     5    

I’m sure you will improve your study sooner or later if you follow the ways above.

A．Take good notes.

B．Believe in yourself.

C．Here are some ways to help you.

D．It is necessary for you to go over your lessons.

E．You should take part in out-of-school activities.

F．Second, pay attention to what the teacher says.

G．In this way, you can learn from each other and know more.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

On March 3, 2022, Jiang Mengnan    1    (receive) the “Touching China” (感动中国) award for 2021.

In 1992, Jiang Mengnan was born in Hunan. When she was six     2    (month) old, she lost her hearing. From then on, she couldn’t hear anything at all and     3    (she) world became silent. Her parents began to teach her to read people’s lips (嘴唇) and speak. It was not easy, but her parents never gave up. After a lot     4    practice, Jiang Mengnan learned to speak.

When Jiang Mengnan    5    (be) old enough, she went to school. She tried to understand what the teachers said by     6    (read) their lips. She worked very hard and overcame a lot of difficulties. She     7     (final) became a top student. In 2011, she got a high score in gaokao and went to Jilin University. In 2018, she was accepted by Tsinghua University as a PhD (博士) student.

“I think I am    8    (luck). I want to thank my parents, teachers and friends,    9     have been helping me all the time. And     10    best way to pay them back is to do something good for society,” Jiang Mengnan said.

9 .

Lion dancing first started in China about 1,500 years ago. It has been part of Chinese traditional culture. It is often seen in different celebrations. Chinese people believe that lions can bring good luck.

Of course, the lions are not real lions. Usually, in lion dancing, a lion is made up of two dancers in lion costumes (服装). One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail. Lion dancing is often performed by one or more lions. They dance to the beat of a drum. In the past, lion dancing was performed mostly by men. But today, women can also join in it.

Lion dancing is popular around the world. In America, there are many lion dancing clubs, which attract many young people. Anthony Huang, aged 16, is a member of the Xiongshi Dance Club in New York. He says, “Lion dancing is important to me. This tradition really lifts me up.” Amanda Tang-Lee, a 17-year-old girl, is from Lion Dance Me, a club in San Francisco. “Anyone can join in lion dancing. Although it is hard for girls, we can do it well,” she says.

Lion dancing is a perfect combination (结合) of sport and art. It will surely spread to more places in the world.

1. When did lion dancing first start in China?

A．About 1,500 years ago.	B．About 2,000 years ago.
C．About 3,000 years ago.	D．About 4,000 years ago.

2. In lion dancing, a lion is usually made up of              .

A．Two singers	B．Two runners
C．Two dancers	D．Two swimmers

3. Where is the Xiongshi Dance Club?

A．In London.	B．In New York.
C．In Paris.	D．In Tokyo.

4. From the text, we know that Lion Dance Me is                .

A．A toy

B．A book

C．A robot

D．A club

5. What is the text mainly about?

A．Paper cutting.

B．Kite flying.

C．Lion dancing.

D．Bike racing.

10 . How to Bring Family Closer

Strong family bonds (纽带) can encourage better behaviors in children and teach them how to be a good friend.    1    

Set aside time for family.    2    By keeping this day on a regular schedule, everyone will know that they need to keep that day clear for family time. Then the entire family can get together for a fun activity.

Eat meals together. Choose a few nights during the week when you expect everyone to gather around the dinner table. Studies have shown that eating meals together has a positive effect on children’s physical and mental well-being.    3    Don’t allow phones. What’s the most important is that you come together and enjoy a meal free of distraction (分心).

    4    Make cleaning your home a responsibility for the whole family. Create a list of housework and have everyone sign up. Then set up a time during the week or on the weekend when everyone can do their housework together.

Encourage support. Feeling supported by your family is one of the most important things in building strong family bonds. Bonds like these will last your kids a lifetime. They will enjoy these strong bonds when they are your age and even after you are gone.    5    

A．Do housework as a family.

B．Try to set aside a regular day every week.

C．That’s why you create a sense of support.

D．As a result, never feel bad about taking a break.

E．Remember that your children learn by example.

F．Just eat a meal and have a conversation together.

G．Here are some tips to help bring your family closer.