1 . Lying in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the fishing village Huatulco is home to nine bays, 36 beaches and thousands of baby turtles that apparently needed me. I had three open days on my calendar, and a desire to save some turtles. And so, away I went to Huatulco with Wildcoast, a group of champions-for-change who were protecting coastal and marine ecosystem in the U. S. and Mexico.

I was taken to La Escobilla to experience Wildcoast in action. Just one hour north of Huatulco, this protected beach is where mass turtle nesting happens. This natural phenomenon lasts just four days during rainy season, hundreds of thousands of female sea turtles swinging their way ashore to lay their eggs.

Between threats of dogs, crabs, development and oil spills, the little creatures have the whole world against them. As recently as 2002, turtles hunting was not only a common practice, but an important part of the culture and diet in the Oaxaca communities. Luckily, Wildcoast rescues turtle eggs and recreates habitats by monitoring temperatures and humidity. Thanks to their efforts, the sea turtles have made a major comeback, with now over 72 million turtles being born on the beaches that Wildcoast protects.

I got to hold 50 of the tiny creatures in a bowl. Despite an average laying of 100 eggs, just one in 1, 000 baby turtles will make it to adulthood. Gazing into the bowl, I so badly wanted them to taste the sea and find shelter somewhere deep in the ocean. Finally, it was time to liberate those little creatures. Out spilled the creatures, some moving full steam ahead while others barely paddled in place. Literally, hundreds of them began to spread out across the beach.

With each set of waves, we witnessed the survival of the fittest, some pushing past the whitewash while others crashed back to shore. Their fight for life made my eyes wet. A flock of birds were ready to dive into the sea for their moving targets. “One in 1, 000.” Nature was cruel and compassionate at the same time. After 30 long minutes, the last creature made his way to the sea.

1. The baby turtles are threatened by various factors except ________.

A．the cruel hunters	B．the rapid development
C．the extreme weather	D．the oil-polluted ocean

2. What do the underlined words “full steam ahead” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．With slow pace and fear.	B．With all energy and enthusiasm.
C．With full caution and curiosity.	D．With great satisfaction and responsibility.

3. What does the author indicate by mentioning “One in 1,000” in the last paragraph?

A．One baby turtle in 1,000 can make his way to the sea.

B．Thousands of baby turtles were crashed back to shore.

C．The struggle of baby turtles for life touched the author.

D．Baby turtles can hardly survive the harsh living conditions.

4. What can we learn from the author’s experience in saving baby turtles?

A．Think twice before you leap.	B．God helps those who help themselves.
C．Cease to struggle and you cease to live.	D．When the buying stops, the killing can too.

2 . 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。续写的词数应为150左右。

I blame it all on my dad’s good intentions. You see, my writing career started when I was in elementary school, where there were various writing contests throughout the years. I’m assuming it was in the hopes of trying to get our young, little minds excited about the possibilities that writing could offer us in our lives. Then I’d come home, show my parents and my dad would say, “You did such a great job, honey! Wow, you must be a great writer!” I was probably a better writer in 5th grade than my average students at the time. I even went to the special advanced classes for the “gifted” kids for a few years.

And as I grew older, I remembered those experiences and what my dad was always telling me, and it just sort of stuck with me, and became part of my subconscious (潜意识) —that I was a great writer. I always did well in all my classes because I had this confidence. I didn’t like all subjects particularly, but I got good grades. I was pretty self-assured in my abilities as a student. Then, fast forward to my freshman year of high school. By this time, I had started to even out (相等) with the rest of my peers, in terms of intellect. And then, it happened, the day that I was shattered.

It was all because of my English teacher Ms. Moon. The year started out like any other. Jexpected to do well; I worked hard and knew that my dedication would pay off, like it always had in the past. But something started happening. I started getting Cs on my papers! I don’t think I’d ever even seen that letter, except in the spelling of my first name. And, not only was I not getting good grades in her class, but her comments were off the charts shocking. My papers were full of red marks, and I was being asked to re-do many assignments to even get a passing grade.

注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

One day, Ms. Moon handed my paper to me and whispered, “It’s still not good enough.”

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Very soon it was time for my final exam result.

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3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Native Americans, especially those from Central America, are believed     1    (develop) the knots and patterns used in modern friendship bracelets (手镯). Friendship bracelets     2    (consider) a form of macrame (流苏花边). Seamen developed macrame many years ago and used it to decorate everything from knives to clothing. Traditionally, friendship bracelets are given     3     a gift from one person to another as a sign of friendship. Since most friendship bracelets are handmade, they are     4     (mean). They help people show others how special they are to them.

Native Americans believe that the     5     (receive) of a friendship bracelet must wear it until it wears out and falls off naturally. They believe doing so is a sign of valuing friends and     6     (express) thanks to the giver,    7     has put a lot of lover and hard work into handmade bracelet.

If someone takes off a friendship bracelet before it is worn out, Native Americans believe it is a sign     8     the friendship is over.

Some believe that the person receiving a friendship bracelet can make one wish. As soon as     9    friendship bracelet wears out, the wish will come true.

Today, making friendship bracelets     10     (be) popular with young children all over the world. Using different colors of thread, they can make many different types of friendship bracelets.

4 . 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。

Lying in bed with my husband, Gary, we were reminiscing (怀旧). Having been together for 31 years, we were now proud parents to 5 children. Our four eldest kids had flown away to their own life, and Samuel, in his final year of school, was preparing to follow in their footsteps.

With six bedrooms, Gary and I wondered what we would do once we became empty-nest-ers. “Maybe we should sell the house,” Gary suggested. But over the next six months, we never got around to it. Plus, we were busy as foster carers (寄养照管), which we’d done for the past five years. Though I loved every child who stayed with us, we had no plans to have any youngsters for ever. After all, we’d raised five kids already. Then, looking through the Internet, I saw an article. Seven siblings (兄弟姐妹) in need of forever home, it read, beside a photo of the kids in their best clothes.

My heart went out to their hopeful smiles. Reading, I discovered the children—Adelino, then 13, Ruby, 11, Aleecia and Anthony, both six, Aubriella, four, Leo, three, and Xander, two—had been in a terrible car accident six months earlier. Their parents had died and the youngsters had been badly injured. It was a miracle (奇迹) they’d survived.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Before Gary arrived home from work, I’d prepared a speech to present my request.
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I tried to help them feel safe with us.
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5 . A year of lockdown has brought about some questionable fashion trends. In US suburbs, bathrobes and slippers are now socially-acceptable clothing for a trip to the grocery store.   

Ugly shoes are also having moment. Crocs the maker of plastic clogs(木屐) now with market worth of $5. 3 billion, had a record 2020. The distinctive shoes, with their punch(打孔机) hole design, have long been popular with hospital staff. During the COVID-19 outbreak, they have become a sought-after item for those looking for something easy to wear and clean.   

The company sold more than 69 million pairs of shoes in 2020 and pulled in nearly $1. 4 billion, a 13% jump from 2019. The share price, up 650 percent from its pandemic low, has set repeated new highs this year.

Birkenstock is another brand riding high on the shift to a more casual lifestyle. The German group recently sold itself to a LVMH-backed group in a 4 billion deal.

The two brands' popularity shows no sign of fading. Poshmark, the second-hand clothing app, said Crocs and Birkenstock remained top trending brands on its site in March. Sales are up sharply for both compared with the year-ago period. Cooperation with celebrities (Justin Bieber for Crocs, women's brand Proenza Schouler for Birkenstock) should help maintain the trend.

The same cannot be said for dress shoes, which were already falling out of fashion. Office closures and fewer special occasions such as weddings and graduations have accelerated the trend. Sales for the category plummeted last year, according to market researchers The NPD Group. These accounted for only 8% of total fashion footwear dollar sales in 2020, compared with 17% in 2017.   

People will soon reach again for going-out clothes, more formal than pyjamas. But the market for dress shoes will never recover entirely. The ugly shoe movement is here to stay.

1. What does the underlined word "plummeted" in paragraph 5 probably mean?

A．Increased sharply.	B．Increased slightly.
C．Decreased sharply.	D．Decreased slightly.

2. What's the author's opinion about the prospect of ugly shoes?

A．Uncertain

B．Pessimistic.

C．Cautious.

D．Confident.

3. What can be the best title of this passage?

A．Crocs give dress shoes a kicking.	B．Casual clothes are making a comeback.
C．Punch hole design becomes a trend.	D．Dress shoes are falling out of fashion.

4. What’s the purpose of this text?

A．To recommend new shoes.	B．To present a new tendency.
C．To change people’s lifestyle.	D．To question a fashion trend

6 . Time management is an important skill to cultivate. It can help you make the most out of each day, leading to success in areas like work and school.     1    .

 Create the right environment to work. The environment you work in can help with your overall productivity. There are no strict rules about a work environment, so pick what feels right for you.     2    . These feelings will help you stay on task and be productive.

 List your tasks in terms of importance.     3    , but organize them a little rather than just writing down everything that needs to get done. Group tasks in terms of importance. For example, tasks labeled “urgent” must be done today. Tasks labeled “important, but not urgent” are important to do, but can wait. Tasks with labels like “low-priority” can be put off if necessary.

    4    . Finishing crucial tasks in the morning will leave you with a sense of accomplishment. The day will already feel like a success and a great deal of your stress will be relieved. Start off each day by knocking out the most important tasks on your list.

 Do not multitask. Many people assume multitasking is a great way to get more done each day and manage time wisely. However, focusing on multiple tasks at once actually makes you less productive     5    . Focus completely on one task at a time instead. You will get your work done quicker this way, allowing you to make the most of your time.

A．Return all your emails

B．Do important tasks first

C．To-do lists are a great tool

D．Things will take longer to do, as you’re not giving anything your full attention

E．If you can choose a particular space to work, choose a space free of distractions

F．Surround yourself with inspiring decorations that help you feel enthusiastic and passionate

G．To manage your time, use your time productively by working in the right environment and prioritizing tasks

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。

Are all changes good?

It is a commonly held belief that as people get older, they become resistant to change. Their complaints that things used to be better in the past or     1     some new development is no good can be dismissed as the unavoidable thoughts of people who    2     (simple) don't like change and are therefore     3     (able) to see the benefits of progress.

But is this automatically true? Are the views of an older person on a new development always to be disregarded? This would suggest that every new development must be a good     4     and surely that cannot logically be    5     case.

Take    6     (architect) for example. In the 1950s and 1960s, many older British people were highly critical of the new concrete housing blocks that suddenly sprang up in cities,     7     (say) that they were ugly and depressing places to live in. They were     8     (tell) that they were simply being old-fashioned and that they were incapable of appreciating the advantages of these new buildings, which had replaced the streets of small houses that they were familiar with.     9     decades later, these very same blocks were being pulled    10    , as new generations decided they were both ugly and bad for society.

8 . My children and I were playing in our yard. The ball we were playing with accidentally ______. We would run out to get it first under ______ circumstances. But it isn't after the outbreak of a serious infectious(传染的) disease. ______, the country was put under strict lockdown and the physical ______ became a dangerous thing.

Considering people walking by, I went inside to get a mask and gloves to take a ______ outside, but before I could go out, an old man ______ the ball. Just as my kids began running to get it, I ______ them. I thanked him and asked him to just ______ it through the gate. The kids told me that the man showed clear ______ at my behavior. I reminded them why my behavior was ______.

As much as I want to ensure my kids to ______ themselves and others, this forced me to ______ how I can do so in a way that doesn't unknowingly teach them to treat people as ______. Thankfully, my children feel safe and loved ______ the many neighbors in our community that have been involved in raising them, ______ their values and sense of self. Despite having to stay home, we haven't been ______. For example, we have woken up to find food at the gate ______ by friends. Our kids left our extra fruits outside for people to take. It's not ______ a kind act. It's their way of creating new ______ in this special period.

Yes, sometimes we need to be ______ about getting back a ball, but it's vital to connect with people.

1.

A．passed by

B．disappeared

C．flew out

D．stuck

2.

A．normal

B．complex

C．familiar

D．certain

3.

A．Strangely

B．Suddenly

C．Luckily

D．Directly

4.

A．constitution

B．conflict

C．condition

D．connection

5.

A．chance

B．step

C．break

D．glance

6.

A．gave back

B．picked up

C．threw away

D．took out

7.

A．educated

B．punished

C．overlooked

D．stopped

8.

A．lift

B．carry

C．cast

D．pull

9.

A．puzzlement

B．regret

C．displeasure

D．shame

10.

A．necessary

B．positive

C．sincere

D．common

11.

A．balance

B．protect

C．comfort

D．respect

12.

A．reflect

B．assume

C．recognize

D．explain

13.

A．burden

B．challenge

C．model

D．threat

14.

A．because of

B．regardless of

C．but for

D．apart from

15.

A．testing

B．shaping

C．sharing

D．considering

16.

A．annoyed

B．impatient

C．alone

D．bored

17.

A．sold

B．promoted

C．abandoned

D．delivered

18.

A．even

B．just

C．ever

D．already

19.

A．projects

B．habits

C．lives

D．bonds

20.

A．anxious

B．courageous

C．cautious

D．curious

9 . For millions of years, Arctic sea ice has expanded and shrunk in a rhythmic dance with the summer sun. Humans evolved in this icy world, and civilization relied on it for climatic, ecological and political stability. But now the world comes ever closer to a future without ice. The National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that 2019’s minimum arctic sea ice extent was the second lowest on record. Arctic summers could become mostly ice-free in 30 years, and possibly sooner if current trends continue. As the northern sea ice declines, the world must unite to preserve what remains of the Arctic.

Although most people have never seen the sea ice, its effects are never far away. By reflecting sunlight, Arctic ice acts as Earth’s air conditioner. Once dark water replaces brilliant ice, Earth could warm substantially, equivalent to the warming caused by the additional release of a trillion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere and declining sea ice threatens wildlife, from the polar bear to algae that grow beneath the sea ice, supporting the large amount of marine life.

To avoid the consequences the scientific community should advocate not just for lowering greenhouse gas emissions, but also for protecting the Arctic from exploitation. The Antarctic shows the way. In the 1950s, countries raced to claim the Antarctic continent for resources and military installations. Enter the scientists. The 1957-1958 International Geophysical Year brought together scientists from competing countries to study Antarctica, and countries temporarily suspended their territorial disputes (争议). In 1959, 12 countries signed the Antarctic Treaty to preserve the continent for peaceful scientific discovery rather than territorial and military gain.

Sixty years later, we must now save the Arctic. A new Marine Arctic Peace Sanctuary (MAPS) Treaty would protect the Arctic Ocean as a scientific preserve for peaceful purposes only. Similar to Antarctica, MAPS would prohibit resource exploitation, commercial fishing and shipping, and military exercises. So far, only 2 non-Arctic countries have signed MAPS; 97 more need to sign on to enact it into law. Scientists can help—just as they did for the Antarctic—by giving statements of support, asking scientific organizations to endorse (支持) the treaty, communicating the importance of protecting the arctic to the public and policy-makers, and above all, by convincing national leaders to sign the treaty. In particular, Arctic nations must agree that recognizing the arctic as an international preserve is better than fighting over it. In 2018, these countries successfully negotiated a 16-year moratorium on commercial fishing in the Arctic high seas, demonstrating that such agreements are possible.

Humans have only ever lived in a world topped by ice. Can we now work together to protect Arctic ecosystems, keep the northern peace, and allow the sea ice to return?

1. What can be inferred from the passage?

A．wildlife relies on sea ice for food and water.

B．The Arctic would be ice-free in 30 years.

C．Sea ice slows down the global warming.

D．The melting of sea ice releases CO2.

2. The Antarctic is mentioned in the passage in order to ________.

A．remind readers of the past of the Antarctic

B．propose a feasible approach for the Arctic

C．stress the importance of preserving sea ice

D．recall how the Antarctic Treaty came into being

3. The word “moratorium” (in paragraph 4) is closest in meaning to ________.

A．battle	B．ban
C．memo	D．protection

4. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?

A．Antarctic: a Successful Comeback?	B．Sea Ice and Global Warming
C．Arctic: the Earth’s Future	D．Life Without Ice?