1 . I had always struggled with my body weight since my childhood. Though I was the one who wore a women’s size 16 dress. I had never been teased or bullied (欺凌) in my school thanks to the help of my best friends.
After I started to work, I decided to join the gym with my colleague. At the gym, I stepped on the scale to weigh myself. and when 170 pounds hit on the scale, it was the most terrifying moment. I thought after a few months of going to the gym and doing rigorous (严格的) works I would come down to 150 pounds. However, owing to the work stress and lack of time. I had to drop out of my journey.
In 2015, I went to a gym again and began my weight loss journey — one that lasted for 12 months and concluded with me losing 20 more pounds so that I could be a bridesmaid (伴娘) of my best friend. I could hit 130 pounds on the scale. Sure I lost some pounds in the journey, however, when I again went to my old habits. I regained all the weight that I had lost.
The day I reached my weight back to 150 pounds thanks to all the pizzas, sodas and junk foods. I was set on fire with motivation to change my life. Just as I’d done for the past few years. I again started to go back to the gym this time with determination and healthier eating.
A little over a year after I’d started. I stepped on the same scale I’d first weighed myself on. I hit 110 pounds on the scale. It was the most transformative experience of my life — and not simply in the ways one might expect.
Even now, when I feel my confidence flagging (衰落) or self-doubt creeping in, I think back to having successfully finished that, and I can draw strength.
1. Why did the author stop going to the gym for the first time?| A．She was already satisfied with her weight. | B．She had to devote her time to her work. |
| C．She didn’t experience any weight loss. | D．She was laughed at by others. |
| A．She lost confidence in herself | B．She became too busy to work out. |
| C．She developed some new bad habits. | D．She had difficulty keeping weight off. |
| A．She could be at self-doubt. | B．She expected to help others. |
| C．She lost interest in going to the gym. | D．She cared more about her appearance. |
| A．It’s important to live a full life. | B．We should always focus on our weight. |
| C．We should try our best to change our life. | D．It requires determination to keep a healthy lifestyle. |
2 . Since the pandemic (流行病) hit, we’re on video calls more than ever before, and many are finding it extremely tiring.
Being on a video call requires more focus than a face-to-face chat, says Gianpiero Petriglien, an associate professor at Insead. Video chats mean we need to work harder to process facial expressions, the tone and pitch of the voice, and body language: paying more attention to these consumes a lot of energy. “Our minds are together when our bodies feel we’re not. That causes people to have conflicting (互相冲突) feelings, and i: is exhausting You cannot relax into the conversation naturally.” he says.
“Silence is another challenge.” he adds. “Silence creates a natural rhythm in a real-life conversation. However, when it happens in a video call, you become anxious about the technology.” It also makes people uncomfortable. One 2014 study by German Scholars showed that delays (延迟) on phone or conferencing systems shaped our unpleasant views of people: even delays of 1.2 seconds made people regard the responder as less friendly or focused.
An added factor, says Marissa Shulffer, an associate professor at Clemson University, is that if we are physically on camera, we are very aware of being watched. “When you’re on a video conference, you knew everybody’s looking at you; you are on stage, so there comes the social pressure and feeling like you need to perform. Being performative is nerve-wracking.” It’s also very hard for people not to look at their own face if they can see it on screen, or not to be conscious (有意识的) of how they behave in front of the camera.
Both experts suggest limiting video calls to those that are necessary. Turning on the camera should be optional and is general there should be more understanding that cameras do not always have to be on throughout teach meeting. Having your screen off to the side, instead of straight ahead, could also help your concentration, particularly in group meetings, says Petriglien. It makes you feel like you’re in a next-door room, so you may be less bring.
1. What does Gianpiero Petriglien think of video calls?| A．They need more concentration. | B．They go on more naturally. |
| C．They are more relaxing. | D．They take longer time. |
| A．Facial expressions. | B．Occasional silence. |
| C．Processing body language | D．Not receiving a timely reply |
| A．Causing excitement. | B．Causing disappointment. |
| C．Making one feel nervous. | D．Making one feel surprised. |
| A．The convenience of video chats. | B．Why video chats are so exhausting. |
| C．The development of mobile phones. | D．What technological development brings |
要点如下：
1. 对其表示关心和安慰；
2. 使其增加重建家园的信心。
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1. 词数80-100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
One day my grandfather gave me a gift — a piggy bank. It had an opening through which one could put money in, but the opening was not big enough to reach in. The only way to get at the money was to break the piggy bank open. My grandfather explained that was the whole idea: the piggy bank would help save my money so that, at the end of the year, I might have enough for that bike I dreamt about. He asked if I would put some of the money he gave me into the piggy bank. I agreed immediately and promised that I wouldn’t break it open until I could afford my dream bike.
Whenever he gave me money, I saved some and put it in the piggy bank. I loved the feel of shaking the piggy bank and hearing the sound of the coins. As it became heavier, I grew more excited, dreaming about buying my new bike, and all the adventures I could have on it.
Whenever I wanted to take some money from the piggy bank to buy delicious ice-creams or beautiful pens, I would imagine riding my bike on the street, and thinking of that, my thoughts about ice-creams or pens faded away. So for almost six months, I only put money into the piggy bank without taking any out. I thought I wouldn’t break my piggy bank for anything. But one day something unexpected happened. I saw a piece of news on the television that a serious earthquake had happened in a nearby province. As many houses were destroyed, a lot of children became homeless. Seeing their crying faces, I was sleepless that night.
注意：1. 续写词数应为100左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I knew I should do something.
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My grandfather was surprised by my behavior.
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1. 人物简介：(1901- 1983;出生地：厦门市；“万婴之母”等)；
2. 主要事迹及贡献；
3. 你的感悟或评价。
参考词汇：medical scientist;mother of ten thousand babies
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| A．mild | B．proud | C．curious | D．lucky |
| A．changing | B．riding | C．stopping | D．passing |
| A．escape | B．overcome | C．suffer | D．predict |
| A．heading to | B．keeping off | C．separating from | D．getting through |
| A．announced | B．wondered | C．knew | D．claimed |
| A．escaped | B．rose | C．observed | D．shouted |
| A．foot | B．arm | C．lap | D．head |
| A．allow | B．force | C．direct | D．expect |
| A．suddenly | B．slowly | C．naturally | D．quickly |
| A．scare | B．amuse | C．comfort | D．blame |
| A．fancied | B．started | C．risked | D．recommended |
| A．attempted | B．managed | C．decided | D．promised |
| A．rushed | B．introduced | C．invited | D．guided |
| A．action | B．adventure | C．choice | D．experience |
| A．consideration | B．discussion | C．protection | D．control |
10 . One of our biggest fears nowadays is that our kids might someday get lost in a “sea of technology” rather than experiencing the natural world. TV and computer games are leading to a serious disconnect between kids and the great outdoors.
Each of us has a place in nature where we go sometimes, even if it is torn down. We cannot be the last generation to have that place. At this rate, kids who miss the sense of wonder outdoors will not grow up to be protectors of natural landscapes. “If the decrease in parks use continues across North America, who will defend parks against encroachment (蚕食)?” asks Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods.
Without having a nature experience, kids can turn out just fine, but they are missing out a huge enrichment of their lives. That applies to everything from their physical health and mental health, to stress levels, creativity and cognitive (认知的) skills. Experts predict modern kids will have poorer health than their parents — and a lack of outside play is surely part of it; research suggests that kids do better academically in schools with a nature exposure. Even a small outdoor experience can create wonder in a child. The three-year-old turning over his first rock realizes he is not alone in the world.
Kids are not responsible. They are just over-protected and frightened. It is dangerous outdoors from time to time, but when repetitive stress from computers is replacing breaking an arm as a childhood rite (仪式) during the children’s growth, it can be more dangerous.
We should help regain for our kids some of the freedom and joy of exploring nature and taking friendship in fields and woods that cement love, respect and need for landscape. As parents, we should devote some of our energies to taking our kids into nature. This could yet be our greatest cause.
1. What is the purpose of Paragraph 2?| A．To show the great damage done to nature. |
| B．To recommend a popular book to the public. |
| C．To stress the necessity of kid’s going outdoors. |
| D．To raise the awareness of environmental protection. |
| A．They’ll surely become a failure. |
| B．They’ll keep a high sense of wonder. |
| C．They may suffer physically and mentally. |
| D．They can develop better social skills. |
| A．It is not a bad thing in a sense. | B．It is caused by the careless parents. |
| C．It should be taken seriously. | D．It could be prevented from happening. |
| A．Lack. | B．Strengthen. | C．Prove. | D．Require. |
