2 . Mid-Autumn Festival, a typical agricultural harvest and get-together festival, falls on lunar August 15. I disliked it not because it’s _________ commercialised but because I’m an orphan (孤儿). However, a(n) _________ changed my view.

Last year, finding I had little in common with my classmates, I felt _________. With Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, my class   _________ to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival Party. After all, this was a _________ occasion for them. On that day, we dressed up in beautiful costume, setting off to the _________ together. To be frank, seeing the classroom _________ fancy lanterns, everyone seemed happy except me. After having mooncakes and some snacks, many activities, ranging from singing to solving riddles, went off. Everyone _________ when someone gave a great performance.

Later, in spite of my unwillingness, I was still invited to _________ my group in the wrestling match. Unbelievably, I won. Given __________, I was wild with joy. I was grateful to the __________, taking advantage of this chance to express my __________ to them. From then on, I began to make friends with others. As time marched on, I had more faith in myself.

In brief, I __________ Mid-Autumn Festival now. I __________ always on the joyful moments and merry atmosphere of that night, believing that life’s __________.

1.

A．gradually

B．briefly

C．possibly

D．originally

2.

A．contest

B．atmosphere

C．lecture

D．experience

3.

A．unique

B．lonely

C．weak

D．frightened

4.

A．decided

B．remembered

C．learned

D．promised

5.

A．formal

B．suitable

C．creative

D．significant

6.

A．gym

B．hotel

C．restaurant

D．classroom

7.

A．mixed with

B．decorated with

C．related to

D．compared to

8.

A．benefited

B．hugged

C．clapped

D．followed

9.

A．represent

B．greet

C．find

D．encourage

10.

A．messages

B．suggestions

C．orders

D．congratulations

11.

A．teachers

B．parents

C．organizers

D．customers

12.

A．concern

B．respect

C．apology

D．secret

13.

A．document

B．popularize

C．enjoy

D．defend

14.

A．comment

B．reflect

C．live

D．depend

15.

A．beautiful

B．easy

C．generous

D．fresh

3 . When I was 13, I climbed my first mountain — a fairly gentle 3,900-foot peak. I was overweight at the time and out of breath when I reached the summit. But I loved challenging myself. Soon I’d climbed nearly 100 peaks. My parents were happy that I finally found a hobby.

I often go climbing with my friend Mel Olsen. She and I drove to tackle 11,240-foot Mount Hood. It’s safer to start winter climbs at night when there’s less risk of the sun melting the snowpack. That day, we started at 3 am. At around 9 am, we reached an ice step. It was about three or four feet tall and sloped at a 75-degree angle. I volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step.

I gained a sense of the ice when I stuck my ax and crampons (鞋底钉) into it, and it felt good. Confident I was safe, I put my full weight on it. Suddenly, I heard a crack, and as the snowpack became thinner, a whole piece of ice broke off the step, right under my foot.

In an instant, I fell backward, bouncing off the rock face and rolling down the mountain as if I were a character in a video game. I remember thinking: This is it. You’re done. I stuck out my arms and legs, grabbing at anything. That stopped my rolling down the mountain, but I was still sliding. After a few seconds, I came to a stop on a shallow slope.

I asked myself: Where are you? Mount Hood. What’s the date? December 30. Good. My brain was functioning. Then I checked my body to see where I was hurt. For the most part, I was fine, except that I was suffering from a sharp pain in my left leg. Later I’d learn that I’d broken my femur (大腿骨) and that the bone was slicing into my skin and muscle.

At the bottom of Mount Hood, I was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a hospital. The doctors told me it would be a year before I could climb again, but I was back on the trails within six months.

1. Why did the author and her friend set out at 3 am?

A．It was the best time to enjoy scenery.	B．It was more challenging to climb at night.
C．They hoped to avoid some possible dangers.	D．They wanted to finish the climb before sunset.

2. Why is “a character in a video game” mentioned in paragraph 4?

A．To show her strong character.	B．To make her idea more convincing.
C．To help readers imagine the scene.	D．To add to the humor of the description.

3. How did the author make sure she could still think clearly?

A．By recalling what had happened.	B．By checking whether she was injured.
C．By calling an ambulance for rescue.	D．By asking herself some factual questions.

4. What can we learn about the author?

A．She is too brave to pay attention to any danger.

B．Adversities can’t stop her from challenging herself.

C．The love for nature sets her apart from her friend.

D．She has a strong desire for professional knowledge.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who is going on the trip with the woman?

A．Her dad.

B．Her brother.

C．Her workmate.

2. How will the woman get to London?

A．By plane.

B．By train.

C．By car.

3. What does the man advise the woman to do?

A．Book a hotel early.

B．Get a travel guide online.

C．Learn about London transport.

7 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

China’s taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi,     1     (add) to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Dec 17, 2020. On its website, UNESCO describes taijiquan     2     “a traditional physical practice characterized by relaxed, circular movements     3     work in harmony with breath regulation and the cultivation (培养) of a righteous mind. Influenced by Taoist and Confucian thought and the     4     (theory) of traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi has developed into many schools, usually     5     (name) after a clan (宗派) or a master, such as Chen-style and Yang-style.

Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or     6     (directly) branched out from it. Chen Bing, one of the inheritors (传承人) of the Chen-style taijiquan     7     (practice) it since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles. Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, two iconic figures of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan province.

In recent years, public enthusiasm for Tai Chi has grown greatly throughout the world. To popularize taijiquan, Chen has developed     8     simplified version of some of the moves to help people relax at the office       9     held back nothing in imparting (传授) his taijiquan     10     (wise) during all of his online sessions. He has nurtured more than 400 followers, who, in turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students.

8 . Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, my mother was not among the many happy mothers, as I couldn’t visit her this year. I made a _________ on the phone that I would go to see her as soon as possible.

My mother always says that kids don’t need to _________ a national day to say they love their mums. However, I remember one year I _________ calling her on that very day, and the next morning she rang up to complain about it.

If you _________ Thailand, you could hear the sentimental (伤感的) songs about mothers’ greatest love playing in public places a week before the holiday. Schools, especially, take this day very _________. Back in my teenage years, I _________ there was once a Mother’s Day singing competition and my friend represented the school. She was so emotional while singing the famous song on Mother’s Day _________ “Kah Nam Nom” that she almost didn’t finish the song.

However, her deep connection to the song helped her to _________ third prize. After the contest, I asked her why she was so _________ about the song. She told me that while she was singing, suddenly she had the __________ that one day her mother would no longer be with her and every word in the song became heartbreaking. Every time I hear this song, it’s not my mother who __________ to my mind but a picture of my friend crying with a microphone in her hand. The image __________ vivid today.

Last week, a colleague __________ an experience with me—every year on Mother’s Day, she has to attend a __________ ceremony at her daughter’s school. Every year the teachers invite mothers to the school for a big gathering in which students show __________ with flower garlands (花环).

1.

A．complaint

B．promise

C．response

D．belief

2.

A．long for

B．bring about

C．wait for

D．figure out

3.

A．missed

B．tried

C．regretted

D．avoided

4.

A．visit

B．select

C．leave

D．reflect

5.

A．strangely

B．carelessly

C．seriously

D．kindly

6.

A．remember

B．admit

C．doubt

D．wonder

7.

A．called

B．published

C．claimed

D．created

8.

A．assist

B．place

C．win

D．adopt

9.

A．curious

B．disappointed

C．worried

D．emotional

10.

A．duty

B．gift

C．idea

D．faith

11.

A．refers

B．comes

C．leads

D．heads

12.

A．develops

B．fades

C．remains

D．increases

13.

A．compared

B．shared

C．provided

D．filled

14.

A．common

B．special

C．serious

D．commercial

15.

A．respect

B．attention

C．satisfaction

D．manners

9 . There are many traditions around the world that are interesting and fun, but there are also those that are bizarre (奇异的) and even a little cruel.

In Sweden it’s common for parents to leave their babies outside to nap (小睡) even when the temperatures are below zero. Many people, including me, would find this custom risky and merciless, but many Swedes actually consider it good for their babies. They believe that by exposing their young ones to their country’s cold temperature they can help their babies to grow up healthily and protect them from diseases. They also believe doing so will help them sleep longer and better.

In Bali, Indonesia, babies are forbidden to touch the ground for three months. The reason is that during the baby’s first months its connection to the “spirit” is still unbroken and clean and letting it touch the ground would defile it. For three months, the baby is constantly held in someone’s arms — the father, mother, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and even neighbors. After 105days, a special ceremony called the Nyabutan is held where the baby touches Mother Earth for the first time.

In Guatemala, it’s common to see babies being bathed with cold water. Maya mothers commonly practise this bizarre custom with the belief that it’s beneficial to the baby’s health. Bathing their babies with cold water is also an effective means to remove heat rashes (痱子), and this custom helps babies sleep better.

Some Indians allow their babies to be thrown from temple roofs as high as 50 feet. This strange custom started 500 years ago and continues to this day, though there’s a movement to ban it for obvious reasons. However, Hindus believe that performing this custom brings good luck and health to their babies. Below the roof is a bed sheet that’s held lightly by several men. The baby lands safely on the sheet. The tradition’s practitioners and believers strongly prove that it’s safe, saying no babies have ever been injured.

1. What does the author think of the baby custom in Sweden?

A．Interesting and fun.	B．Unique and thoughtful.
C．Dangerous and a little cruel.	D．Beneficial and practical.

2. What does the underlined word “defile” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Make the best use of.	B．Achieve or realise completely.
C．Leave or break away from.	D．Make something dirty or no longer pure.

3. Why are babies bathed with cold water in Guatemala ?

A．To bring good luck and health to those babies.

B．To stop them from getting all kinds of illnesses.

C．To prevent them from feeling hot during summer.

D．To get rid of their heat rashes and contribute to sleep.

4. Why do some Indians ask the baby custom to be stopped?

A．They have no religious belief.

B．It is a new custom and many people hate it.

C．They think the custom leads to babies’ injuries.

D．Many babies have been seen injured in the past years.