1 . Female figure skaters aren’t really expected to be able to do triple axels(三周半跳). Especially not older ones---in the Olympics, that means older than 20. Mirai Nagasu did both, nailing the jump in competition at 24 during the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. She was the first American woman to land a triple axel in the Olympic Games-and only the third woman to do it.

Nagasu’s been pursuing her own path since she was just 5. “My parents used to take me golfing(打高尔夫球)every day because that was the career they wanted me to have,” she wrote. “They took me ice skating one day because we couldn’t go golfing due to the rain, and after that, I kept asking to be taken to go skating.” Her ambition paid off eventually, beginning with a host of Four Continents and ISU World Junior Championship medals and ending with two World Championship and two Olympic appearances each.

Unlike other popular athletes who’ve traded childhood for training, Nagasu had to attend public school by day and help her parents in their restaurant by night. “They really taught me to work for what I want,” she said. That lesson was put to the test in 2014, when despite taking third place at the U. S. Figure Skating Championships, Nagasu was passed over for the Olympic team in favor of fourth-place finisher Ashley Wagner. Some athletes might have taken off their skates for good at that point. Instead, Nagasu got a new coach and learned the triple axel. After two years under his instruction, she displayed her new skill in the U. S. National Championships. By the time she tried it on Olympic ice in 2018, she’d perfected it. Nagasu performed the difficult three-and-a-half jump, helping her team win a bronze medal(铜牌) in the end.

1. Which of the following statements about Mirai Nagasu is TRUE?

A．She disliked ice skating at a young age.

B．She was well-known as a golfer in America.

C．She succeeded in the 2018 Olympics for her triple axel.

D．She was the first woman who successfully did a triple axel.

2. What is the second paragraph mainly talking about?

A．Nagasu’s creativity and ambition.	B．Nagasu’s family background.
C．Nagasu’s education at home.	D．Nagasu’s road to success.

3. What happened to Mirai Nagasu in 2014?

A．She had to quit training out of economic reason.

B．She dropped out of school to help her parents in the restaurant.

C．She failed to be involved in the Olympics for some reason beyond expectation.

D．She was defeated by Ashley Wagner at the U. S. Figure Skating Championships.

4. What lesson can we learn from Mirai Nagasu’s story?

A．Interest is the best teacher.	B．Poor children are in charge early.
C．Misfortune may be an actual blessing.	D．Success comes from constant effort.

2 . 假定你是李华，来自英国的留学生Henry将寄宿你家，为期一周。请你根据以下要点给他写一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍你家的食宿情况并询问他的生活习惯；
3. 询问到达时间和地点，以便迎接。
注意：
1. 词数100左右，开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 文中不可出现有关个人的真实信息。

3 . When I was 14, I got tired of school and left my home town to search for my fortune in big cities. One day I was _________ in the street when I noticed an old beggar at the corner. After _________ me for some time, he said to me, “Boy, come with me as I have something good for you.” Feeling curious and _________ , I followed him to a small house.

The beggar first asked me to wait for a moment. A few minutes later, he returned with a couple of old _________ . “There are two things that I want to _________ you, young man,” said he. “Number one is that you should never_________ a book by its cover, for it can fool you.” He _________, “I bet you think I’m a _________ , don’t you, young man?” I said, “Well, uh, yes, I guess so, sir.” “You are _________ , but I’m sure you are a dropout(辍学生),” he said. I was __________ .

“Well, young man, I’ve got a little __________ for you. I am one of the __________ men in this city. I have probably everything any man could ever want. A year ago, my wife passed away. I __________ there were certain things I had not yet __________ in life, one of which was what it would be like to live __________ a beggar in the streets. For the past year, I have been going from city to city doing just that.”

“Number two is to learn how to __________ . There is only one thing that people can’t take away from you, your __________ .” Then, he reached forward, took my __________ and put them upon the books.

The beggar then__________ me back in the streets near where we first met. His parting __________ was for me to never forget what he taught me. I headed for my home that very day and returned to my school the next day.

1.

A．shopping

B．wandering

C．running

D．singing

2.

A．watching

B．questioning

C．examining

D．admiring

3.

A．worried

B．excited

C．puzzled

D．impatient

4.

A．cookies

B．drinks

C．photos

D．books

5.

A．show

B．teach

C．pay

D．spare

6.

A．buy

B．judge

C．like

D．hate

7.

A．went on

B．held on

C．kept up

D．ended up

8.

A．teacher

B．dropout

C．beggar

D．worker

9.

A．right

B．smart

C．stupid

D．wrong

10.

A．frightened

B．hurt

C．shocked

D．disappointed

11.

A．surprise

B．gift

C．lesson

D．advice

12.

A．greatest

B．wealthiest

C．strongest

D．best

13.

A．recognized

B．remembered

C．realized

D．understood

14.

A．enjoyed

B．purchased

C．satisfied

D．experienced

15.

A．like

B．as

C．on

D．by

16.

A．survive

B．cheat

C．read

D．research

17.

A．health

B．wisdom

C．appearance

D．money

18.

A．arms

B．fingers

C．shoulders

D．hands

19.

A．followed

B．led

C．forced

D．drove

20.

A．character

B．step

C．request

D．figure

4 . How to get better pictures of wildlife

Go on nature observation

Animals make rewarding subjects for photography but are uncooperative models.     1    . Observation will tell you which flowers attract the most bees, which trees are most popular among birds, and which ponds are frequented by frogs, allowing you to set up your camera at a site that has a good chance of success.

Become a part of the landscape

Rural animals are very likely to be frightened if approached by a person, ruining not only the chance for a great photograph, but also the likelihood of them returning to the same spot again.     2     . By contrast, urban animals are more habituated (习惯的) to humans and will probably ignore you if you stay still for long enough.

    3    

Choosing one species to concentrate on is a great way to push yourself. Pick a species that is accessible in your local area, even if it is not the most attractive of creatures. Remember, you’re looking to create great images, not bad images of great animals. Getting to know that species well will improve your field craft skills, and telling its story will naturally suggest different images to try.

Don' t be a fair- weather photographer

Shooting in the middle of the day while the light is bright is pleasant, but rarely produces the best images.     4    . Getting out after dark also brings other rewards. Many animals are more active at night, and newer cameras with high ISOs are making night photography more accessible than ever.     5    . See rain as an opportunity to get creative with reflection, as well as documenting behavior you wouldn’t see on a dry day.

A．Focus on one species

B．Remember to use your urban setting

C．Even the wet weather shouldn’t keep you indoors

D．To create great images, it pays to learn about their habits

E．Be careful of wild animals since they can be terribly dangerous

F．Try getting up early when there are fewer people around and the wildlife is braver

G．Therefore, it' s better to choose a secret location and wait for the wildlife to come to you

5 . 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你正参加与法国巴黎友好校以“畅想奥运盛事”为主题的线上英语交流活动。友好校的学生Chris得知新近发布的2022年北京冬奥会的主题口号(official motto)是“一起向未来（Together for a Shared Future）”，认为这个口号非常棒。他请你进一步谈谈看法。请你根据以下提示进行发言:
（1）向Chris表示感谢并认同他的看法；
（2）你对口号的理解（体现奥运精神、同享共创未来、中国发出邀请等）；
（3） 对2022年北京冬奥会及2024巴黎奥运会筹备工作表达祝愿。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100；
（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
（3）开头已给出，不计入总词数。

Hi, Chris; Hi, everybody,

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Thank you.

6 . 假定你是李华，英国戏剧家William Shakespeare的喜剧《威尼斯商人》（The Merchant of Venice）将于下周六在国家大剧院上映，你想邀请你的留学生朋友Nick一同前往观看。请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.观看的时间和地点；
3.期待回复。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：国家大剧院National Center for the Performing Arts
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7 . A Russian natural gas tanker has completed an experimental round trip along the Northern Sea Route (NSR)— the first time the path across the Arctic has been made at this time of year. It returned to the Russian gas station at Sabetta on February 19. The voyage by the Christophe de Margerie tanker through the ice is the latest visual indicator of climate change in the cold region.

The tanker set out from a Chinese port on January 27 after delivering its cargo. It entered the Northern Sea Route, which traverses(横越) Russia's north coast. A few days later near Cape Dezhnev, it was met by the Russian nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy (50 Years of Victory). Together they completed the 2, 500-nautical-mile voyage through the ice in l I days and 10 hours.

The ship managed-to complete the first leg of the trip from Russia to China without an icebreaker. Both of the journeys broke records for winter navigation(航行) due to the changing climate in the Arctic allowing passage through thinner ice. Using the Northern Sea Route lets shippers in Russia and other countries avoid a much longer southern journey around Europe, the Middle East and all of southern Asia, saving millions of dollars.

The ships encountered no multi-year buildup of old ice on the route, and the deepest ice was about 5 feet thick. However, meteorologist and journalist Eric Holthaus called that a clear indicator of "a climate emergency".

Last May, Christophe de Margerie became the first large-capacity cargo ship to complete an eastbound transit of the Northern Sea Route, two months earlier in the year than the journey traditionally made.

"As a result of the early Northern Sea Route voyage completed by Christophe de Margerie in May 2020, as well as the current NSR voyage, the navigation in the Eastern part of the Arctic was practically doubled," Eric Holthaus said. He noted that for decades the transit route along that part of the NSR had typically remained closed by ice from November until July.

1. Which factor contributed most to Christophe de Margerie's successful trip?

A．The ideal equipment.	B．The ocean current.
C．The nuclear power.	D．The climate change.

2. What’s Eric Holthaus' attitude to the gas tanker’s trip across the Arctic?

A．Skeptical.

B．Concerned.

C．Critical.

D．Tolerant.

3. What does the underlined word "encountered" in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Picked up.

B．Prepared for.

C．Came across.

D．Depended on.

4. How long can the NSR route be used by cargo ships now?

A．2 months.

B．3 months.

C．4 months.

D．6 months.

8 . 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

9 . Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one. That seems to be the case when it comes to the issue of wind turbines (涡轮机）killing birds.

According to a study conducted at a wind farm on the Norwegian archipelago of Smøla, changing the color of a single blade(叶片）on a turbine from white to black resulted in a 70-percent drop in the number of bird deaths.

In the past few years there has been a huge increase in global wind power, with more than 60 GW of new generating capacity(发电量）added worldwide in 2019. If the turbines are placed correctly, wind power is cheaper, cleaner and more sustainable(可持续的). Not to mention that a turbine farm is easier on the eye than a huge power plant.

But these farms aren’t good for everybody - especially not for local bat and bird populations. The US Fish and Wildlife Service calculated that nearly 300,000 birds were killed by wind turbines in 2015, which is a lot fewer than those that die as a result of hitting electrical power lines each year. Yet it still remains an environmental issue, even as bird deaths from turbines seem to be going down as the industry moves to larger turbine blades that move more slowly.

Studies have suggested that birds may not be skillful at noticing obstructions to their flight path, and adding different colored fan blades can increase birds’ chances of spotting a rapidly turning fan.

At the Smøla wind farm, regular checks of four particular wind turbines found the four turbines killed 18 birds that flew into the blades over six years. In 2013, on each of the turbines in the test group, a single blade was painted black. Over the next three years, only six birds were found dead due to hitting the wind turbines.

Researchers said the results are a step in the right direction toward better, more sustainable treatment of our flying friends.

1. Why have wind turbines killed birds?

A．Their blades are too large.	B．They are too high in the sky.
C．They are too close to each other.	D．Their colors are unnoticeable.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．What future wind turbines will look like.

B．Why wind power is more and more popular.

C．How much wind power has been produced.

D．Which way of generating electricity is cheaper.

3. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “obstructions” in paragraph 5?

A．Ways.	B．Sights.
C．Guides.	D．Blocks.

4. What can be inferred from the text?

A．Man is learning to protect nature.

B．Birds like colorful things.

C．Birds are good at choosing flight routes.

D．Human activities lead to environmental problems.

10 . It was summer 2019 when CBS News first met middle school math teacher, Finn Lanning and his student Damien.

“He's a _________ student who always stands out. And then one day he just came to me and _________ that he was not coming back to school,” Lanning said.

Lanning sat his student down and had a(n)_________ with him. He then _________ Damien had a kidney disease and that he was _________ to leave school and move into a hospital as social services couldn't find a foster family (寄养家庭) _________ to meet his medical needs.

But here's the real problem: Damien _________ needed a transplant (移植).But a lot of times it's _________ to get a transplant if someone doesn't have a _________ to return to after the operation.

“It hit me like a ton of bricks. I mean, you ______________ can't sit across from somebody you ______________ and hear them say something like that when you know you can ______________ them,” Lanning said.

That's how Lanning became a foster parent. He______________ Damien — medical needs and All--- although he claimed that he ______________ his childless life,   “I never______________ I could leave school after work and take one of them home with me and still ______________” he said.

Damien refused to get too ______________ though they got along very well. That's ______________ he'd seen fairy tales fall apart before, “They'll be ______________ with you one day and then just kick you out the next,” Damien said.

Lanning ______________ he's not going anywhere, whether Damien believes it or not.

1.

A．honest

B．smart

C．naughty

D．strict

2.

A．said

B．warned

C．begged

D．denied

3.

A．argument

B．conversation

C．competition

D．interview

4.

A．noticed

B．shared

C．learned

D．doubted

5.

A．invited

B．allowed

C．encouraged

D．forced

6.

A．proud

B．curious

C．willing

D．anxious

7.

A．desperately

B．hopefully

C．hardly

D．simply

8.

A．dangerous

B．convenient

C．painful

D．difficult

9.

A．home

B．school

C．hospital

D．neighborhood

10.

A．still

B．just

C．even

D．also

11.

A．respect

B．hate

C．envy

D．care

12.

A．train

B．teach

C．raise

D．help

13.

A．picked up

B．looked for

C．took in

D．put down

14.

A．imagined

B．missed

C．enjoyed

D．introduced

15.

A．pretended

B．thought

C．remembered

D．admitted

16.

A．recover

B．survive

C．escape

D．relax

17.

A．excited

B．determined

C．surprised

D．amused

18.

A．how

B．why

C．where

D．because

19.

A．pleased

B．patient

C．angry

D．bored

20.

A．planned

B．expected

C．promised

D．hoped