1 . Jerry, 81 years old, set out from Big Pine, California, on February 24th to return to his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. _________, he was trapped alone in his car in a heavy snow for nearly a _________.

The temperatures dropped from 35F to15F overnight, and many areas saw _________amounts of snow — an unusual occurrence for a state that’s not used to _________ winters.

Jerry survived by _________ the few snacks he had in his car. He _________ his window occasionally to eat snow. A hotel bath towel was the only thing Jerry had to keep himself   _________

On February 28, the Inyo County Search and Rescue team received “a call for a _________person”. Then, on March 2, they succeeded in locating Jerry’s car partially buried in _________. The crew loaded Jerry onboard and transported him directly to __________ care.

Jerry was only in the hospital for a few hours and afterward was returned to his __________ in Gardnerville. According to his grandson Christian, he was __________ well.

Christian hopes his grandfather’s miraculous (奇迹般的) rescue can serve as a warning to others about just how __________ winter travel can be. But above all, “if someone gets __________, don’t give up hope,” said Christian. “The human body is   __________   for what it can endure (忍耐).”

1.

A．Luckily

B．Unexpectedly

C．Undoubtedly

D．Obviously

2.

A．week

B．month

C．day

D．year

3.

A．little

B．small

C．large

D．moderate

4.

A．warm

B．dull

C．long

D．freezing

5.

A．eating

B．smelling

C．selling

D．counting

6.

A．turn down

B．rolled down

C．took down

D．pushed down

7.

A．safe

B．warm

C．quiet

D．happy

8.

A．talented

B．hopeless

C．missing

D．special

9.

A．sand

B．ice

C．dust

D．snow

10.

A．medical

B．temporary

C．private

D．daily

11.

A．shop

B．company

C．home

D．car

12.

A．playing

B．behaving

C．sleeping

D．recovering

13.

A．entertaining

B．dangerous

C．unforgettable

D．annoying

14.

A．trapped

B．injured

C．confused

D．arrested

15.

A．healthy

B．interesting

C．complicated

D．amazing

2 . Being bored is no fun, especially at work. But new research out of the Research School of Management at Australian National University argues that while boredom is certainly boring, it isn’t all bad. The disliked mental state can actually spark precious creativity.

The study asked 52 subjects to do a pretty boring job: sort apart a bowl of red and green beans with just one hand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, 49 other subjects — the control group — were instructed to create art projects with paper, beans and glue. Once the 30 minutes was over, each group was instructed to spend five minutes on a creative task: they had to come up with reasons why a hypothetical (假定的) person was two hours late for a meeting.

The bored group came up with not just more ideas than the control group, but more creative ideas than the control group, too. The quality and quantity of production was higher for people who were bored than those who were not. Creativity itself was measured under a standard that balanced novelty and practicality. Ideas had to fit both criteria to be considered creative.

Guiyun Park, the study’s lead author, readily admits that not every type of job permits the fun of boredom, and it can really be harmful to some important work. But for designers and anyone in a creative field, boredom is not something to fear, but to embrace. Sometimes, the best way to be productive is to expect nothing of yourself at all.

1. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A．The process of the research.	B．The benefits of the research.
C．The reasons for the research.	D．The disadvantage of the research.

2. Which of the following may Guiyun Park disagree with?

A．Boredom can do harm to some work.

B．All types of jobs can embrace boredom.

C．Boredom is not always something to fear.

D．Boredom can be favourable to art designers.

3. What is the author’s attitude to boredom?

A．Concerned.

B．Negative.

C．Positive.

D．Indifferent.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A．The Role of Boredom in Increasing Productivity

B．The Negative Impact of Boredom on the Workplace

C．Why Boredom Should Be Avoided in Creative Fields

D．Unlocking Creativity: The Unexpected Benefit of Boredom

3 . In Oak Ridge, Texas, there lived a man named Samuel who was known for his _________ to embrace change. However, one day a serious of events happened that _________ him to face his fears and embark on a journey to turn over a new leaf.

Samuel worked in the town’s bookstore. His life had been _________ and dull. But one sunny morning, the bookstore owner _________ that the shop would be closing for good. Samuel’s heart sank, and he found himself _________ an uncertain future. Yet a glimmer of hope emerged—an opportunity to start anew.

With a newfound determination, Samuel decided to _________ his dream of becoming a novelist. With pen _________ and a blank page before him, Samuel poured his soul out onto the paper. He _________ tales of adventure, love and self-discovery. As he wrote, he gave life to the _________ that danced across the page.

__________, an unexpected opportunity presented itself. A local publishing house, __________ by Samuel’s stories, offered him a chance to share his work. He __________ took a leap of faith and said yes! The once-shy clerk __________ into a confident author. His books found their way into the hands of readers near and far, touching hearts and igniting passions.

And so, in the little town of Oak Ridge, Samuel became a beacon of light, whose life was __________ the lives of others by proving that starting anew was not just surrendering to the unknown, it was an invitation to create a life filled with __________ and fulfillment.

1.

A．unwillingness

B．uneasiness

C．discomfort

D．disagreement

2.

A．led

B．forced

C．encouraged

D．persuaded

3.

A．admirable

B．challenging

C．tiring

D．predictable

4.

A．announced

B．clarified

C．explained

D．demanded

5.

A．welcoming

B．anticipating

C．facing

D．awaiting

6.

A．take after

B．climb after

C．look after

D．go after

7.

A．on hand

B．by hand

C．in hand

D．at hand

8.

A．collected

B．penned

C．drew

D．reviewed

9.

A．characters

B．actors

C．directors

D．dancers

10.

A．Subsequently

B．However

C．Therefore

D．Eventually

11.

A．refreshed

B．astonished

C．charmed

D．entertained

12.

A．actually

B．immediately

C．practically

D．literally

13.

A．transported

B．translated

C．transformed

D．transmitted

14.

A．different from

B．similar to

C．composed of

D．contrary to

15.

A．happiness

B．purpose

C．recognition

D．welfare

4 . As I grew up, I always had my mom by my side. We lived a very ________ life. I never looked at the other kids and ________ why I didn’t have a dad, or why I lived in an apartment instead of a big house. Most of what I ________ was our little Christmas tree in the living room and going to the park very often.

________, when I hit my teenage years, things started to change. I didn’t want to ________ with her as much. I ________ on friends and school. I ________ her out because I didn’t want her to tell me what to do.

At about 16, I ________ an eating disorder. And I felt sad and lost. Soon, I found the reason why I was ________ — I needed my mother. And she was there ________ my mean words, my silence, and my anger. She told me she was ________ there for me, reminding me to relax for a moment and think. I did. And I ________ when the world is sometimes cruel, she will be there for me all the time.

After that day, everything changed. I looked at how she ________ me on her own as a single mom. I looked at the sacrifices and ________ of sleep she endured for me. She got herself through college without ________ by making money by herself, and is now ________ with her own apartment and ________. I honestly could not be more grateful for such a(n) ________ mom. Now, as a 17-year-old ready to leave for college, it’s my turn to ________ her. I thought the least I could do was to get her to go on some dates. I ________ her in every way, and she does the same.

1.

A．happy

B．hard

C．different

D．lonely

2.

A．answered

B．proved

C．wondered

D．explained

3.

A．expect

B．hate

C．remember

D．achieve

4.

A．Therefore

B．However

C．Besides

D．Otherwise

5.

A．make up

B．come up

C．get along

D．hang out

6.

A．depended

B．focused

C．called

D．agreed

7.

A．helped

B．shut

C．picked

D．pulled

8.

A．controlled

B．prevented

C．developed

D．treated

9.

A．tired

B．upset

C．strange

D．bored

10.

A．in spite of

B．for fear of

C．in addition to

D．because of

11.

A．never

B．sometimes

C．always

D．hardly

12.

A．imagined

B．doubted

C．wished

D．realized

13.

A．praised

B．disappointed

C．raised

D．trusted

14.

A．lack

B．needs

C．favor

D．effects

15.

A．encouragement

B．permission

C．love

D．aid

16.

A．cheerful

B．successful

C．respectful

D．meaningful

17.

A．life

B．relationship

C．marriage

D．friendship

18.

A．young

B．honest

C．funny

D．amazing

19.

A．take care of

B．stay away from

C．take the place of

D．pay attention to

20.

A．teach

B．observe

C．check

D．support

5 . What is the man trying to raise money for?

A．A basketball team.

B．A children’s charity.

C．A local car wash.

6 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

I can’t be late. Not today! Malia thought as she raced across the park. Today her hula (裙舞) teacher would choose some students to dance at the luau (夏威夷派对).

Malia reached the end of the park. “Hello, Uncle Charles,” she greeted her teacher. All the dancers called him “Uncle” in the local way. Malia joined her hula sisters beneath a shady monkeypod tree. She pulled on a colorful skirt.

Uncle Charles knelt on a woven mat and beat a rhythm on a drum. The dancers warmed up with basic hula moves. Malia placed her hands on her waist and stepped back and forth.

“Swing your hips (臀部),” Uncle Charles called out. Malia stood in one spot and swung her hips side to side.

After the warm-up, Uncle took out his ukulele. It was time to practice their special dance for the luau. Malia took a deep breath and bent her knees.

“Remember to use expressions. You want to tell the story with your hands and faces,” Uncle said. Twang, twang went the ukulele. Malia lifted her arms. She and her hula sisters danced in a row across the grass. They stretched out their arms like birds in flight. Their movements matched the meaning of the happy song. There was no time to be nervous. Malia was too busy watching her hand motions and remembering her footwork. She also remembered to smile.

“Together! Watch your line,” Uncle called. Malia’s smile grew. She had made no mistakes. She spun to the rhythm of the ukulele and danced over to one side, as if she were on areal stage. Oh no! Malia had danced in the wrong direction. Malia felt her face burn, but she kept dancing and smiling. She turned in time to the music and danced in the proper direction—two steps behind and two beats late.

The music stopped, and Malia shook her head. “I’ll never be picked now.”

注意：
1.续写部分词数应为120个左右；
2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1

The class was over for the day.

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Paragraph 2

Suddenly, Uncle’s voice interrupted Malia’s thought.

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8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词，或括号内所给单词的正确形式。

May Day is not only a time for people     1     (enjoy) a long holiday break, but also an occasion to show respect for Chinese workers who work hard and constantly devote themselves     2     keeping the nation running and moving forward. And the farmers who help safeguard China’s “rice bowls” are worthy of special     3     (appreciate).

Despite     4     ( have ) only about nine percent of the world’s arable (可耕的) land, China feeds around one-fifth of the global population. As     5     result, China has placed a high value on agricultural development and rural revitalization (振兴) and has been     6     (active) promoting smart farming.

Over the last few years, significant changes     7     (take) place in the management and marketing of agriculture in China. A new generation of farmers is using     8     (advance) agricultural machines, agronomy (农学) technologies, artificial intelligence, 5G and the Internet of Things as     9     (they) “farm tools”, which not only improve field management but also increase sales of agricultural products. In addition, an increasing number of farmers,     10     are knowledgeable in digital and Internet technologies, have been using live streaming e-commerce to sell local specialties online while sharing their rural life.

With joint efforts, China’s agriculture is expected to have a promising future.

10 . If you have ever visited an aquarium (水族馆), you would have noticed that the fish look bored. Their homes are not very exciting. Nor are the visitors terribly charged up. True, some aquariums are fairly well maintained, but the fact remains that they seldom draw lots of visitors in.

The government of Maharashtra wanted to make a change. So it has partnered with a Singapore-based company to create India’s first underwater world, or oceanarium. The Taraporevala Aquarium, on Maine Drive, Mumbai, is all set to become a six-storey oceanarium.

Most people think that an “oceanarium” and “aquarium” are the same. However, there is a difference. An aquarium keeps just a few species of fish while oceanariums have a greater range of fish. These are kept in huge enclosed spaces that closely resemble the natural environment of the fish. According to officials, the Taraporevala Oceanarium will have more than 400 hundred species of fish, including dolphins and sharks. There will be a well-stocked library, a mini theater and computer laboratory, where children will be able to satisfy their curiosity about the fish.

The oceanarium’s main attraction, however, will be the submerged transparent tunnel-the first of its kind in India! The tunnel will be below sea level and visitors will be able to enjoy an undersea experience, with a variety of fish swimming all around.

This may appear rather unbelievable, but a part of the sea will be enclosed in the oceanarium. Of course, Mumbai’s dirty seawater will be made clean before it is introduced to the fish enclosure.

1. Why did the government of Maharashtra decide to create an oceanarium?

A．To make Mumbai’s dirty seawater clean.

B．To attract more visitors to the underwater world.

C．To offer fish a more pleasant environment.

D．To introduce the technology from Singapore.

2. What is the difference between an oceanarium and aquarium from paragraph 3?

A．The aquarium attracts more visitors.

B．There are not dolphins in the aquarium.

C．The oceanariums have a greater range of fish.

D．The oceanarium couldn’t satisfy people’s curiosity about the fish.

3. What will be the most attractive thing to do in the Oceanarium?

A．Watching live shows in a theater.	B．Doing experiments in a laboratory.
C．Feeding fish in their natural habitat.	D．Enjoying an underwater experience.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．India’s First Oceanarium

B．Why Do People Visit Aquariums?

C．How Can People Learn More About Various Fish?

D．Differences Between Oceanariums and Aquariums