1 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

More and more people are     1     (use) online shopping apps during the epidemic (疫情) and it has become an important way to buy vegetables. However, online shopping     2     (have) both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of these online shopping apps are     3     (clear). First of all, it is convenient to     4     (buy) vegetables online because we can surf the Internet at any     5     (time) anywhere. Besides, there is no doubt     6     discounts on the platform are also attractive. However, its disadvantages can’t be ignored. Staring at the screen is harmful to     7     (we) eyes. Worse still, we don’t have many opportunities to go out, which can also     8     (cause) us to exercise less.

As for me, there are more advantages than disadvantages when shopping online. Just click on the screen and I can     9     (quick) get the fresh vegetables, which brings great convenience to my life. I have been using this online shopping app for over two     10     (year). It is of great help to me.

2 . Four-Day Tour in Chongqing

Day 01 Arrival in Chongqing

You will be met upon arrival at Chongqing Airport and taken by bus for a short city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and the Residence of the famous American General Joseph W. Stilwell if time permits. Have an expensive buffet dinner at a 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze before boarding your luxurious 5-star cruise ship.

Day 02 Chongqing - Fengdu

Enjoy the cruise sailing on the Yangtze River. You will leave the ship for the land at Fengdu, the “Ghost City” for a short trip. Late in the afternoon, the Captain’s Welcome Party presents Chinese folk dance and music performance. You can also join in if you like.

Day 03 Yangtze Three Little Gorges or Shennong Stream

Begin the passage into the Qutang Gorge, the shortest and the grandest of the Three Gorges. Later you will pass through the Wu Gorge with its famous lofty and misty peaks. Disembark at Wushan Daning River for an excursion to the Three Little Gorges or disembark at Badong for an excursion to the Shennong Stream. Continue sailing. The cruise will dock overnight at Maoping, which is close to the Three Gorges Dam site.

Day 04 Sandouping - Yichang

After breakfast, visit the construction site of the Three Gorges Dam. Back onboard to pack up your luggage and complete check out procedures. Your local guide will meet you and see you off at the airport.

1. Which of the following places can you visit on the second day?

A．The Panda House.	B．The Ghost City.
C．The Shennong Stream.	D．Three Gorges Dam.

2. How long will the tour stop at Maoping?

A．A day.

B．Two nights.

C．Two days.

D．A night.

3. What is the main transportation through the tour?

A．Plane.

B．Bus.

C．Ship.

D．Foot.

4 . One evening in December 2021, I stood on the stage and received a special award given to our team for our performance in the Model United Nations (MUN) (模拟联合国) Conference. The conference allows students to role-play as UN delegates (代表) to understand how the UN works and how the international relations develop.

Behind the honor of the award was sweat on our own. When I was told that we had to add some details to our report presentation (展示), I was quite surprised and nervous, because it would make our presentation much more difficult. Fortunately, we finished our presentation thanks to everyone’s efforts.

However, when the time of the conference came, something unknown happened. The placement of the tables and chairs upset us a lot. What was worse, the newest PPT with the background music was deleted on the computer. What was shown was only the original (原来的) PPT. We could only give our speeches based on our previous knowledge, with no PPT prompts to guide us.

In the end, we did very well. From the first introduction to the final speech, every part was excellent. During the public review period, many judges walked over to give us praises.

As one of our players said, the MUNers are confident and always moving forward. It was this honor that strengthened my determination to carry our MUN club forward to a bright future.

1. What was behind the honor of the award according to Para.2?

A．Some nervous players.	B．The sweat on their own.
C．Some live performances.	D．The help from the teacher.

2. What was deleted on the computer before the conference?

A．The newest PPT.

B．The added details.

C．The first introduction.

D．The final speech.

3. Why did many judges walk over to us during the public review period?

A．To give us praises.

B．To perform with us.

C．To tell us the result.

D．To show us the way.

5 . Our life has become more and more intelligent over_______past 30 years. Have you ever imagined what a smart home is? Last weekend, Cox Communications published their new smart home ______(call)Home Life, in which all equipment is ”smart“. A _______ (power)Internet connection is central to their product. Not only is the equipment remotely controlled, this home also features direct connections to family members and doctors. For example, their relatives_______live in another state can enter their house through their smartphones or computers.

The smart home seems to be designed _________(attend)to the elderly. In a smart home, many activities can be monitored and all kinds of help________(provide)whenever necessary. If a person has a fall or doesn’t take their medicine, he or she will be reminded________(instant). However, the person________(live)in the smart home has his or her_______   (independent).

This smart home offers plenty of chances for patient control, as well________reducing health costs in many situations. Technology can help old people stay independent and safe.

1.

A．a

B．the

C．an

D．/

2.

A．called

B．to call

C．calling

D．was called

3.

A．powerless

B．powerful

C．power

D．powered

4.

A．who

B．which

C．when

D．why

5.

A．to attend

B．attending

C．attended

D．attends

6.

A．provides

B．provided

C．is provided

D．are provided

7.

A．instance

B．instants

C．instantly

D．instant

8.

A．lives

B．to live

C．lived

D．living

9.

A．dependently

B．independently

C．independence

D．dependence

10.

A．about

B．of

C．as

D．on

6 . I got to know a homeless young man in Portland named Oscar through his Twitter posts two years ago. I _________ letters to him last spring to see if there was anything we could do to help. He has an autoimmune (自身免疫的) disease and lost his job and then _________ his home.

It took months but he finally answered my _________. He said in the hot summer he could use a fan. So we sent him one of those. Later he said he was _________ on the ground and he wanted a bed. So the next month we got him a _________. He later said how it is wet in Portland, so I found him a _________ of waterproof shoes. He said he felt like it was Christmas all summer.

Lately, he’s been helping a friend who is in a wheelchair and is also homeless. He asked if we could get a poncho (雨披) for his friend to cover the _________ and we’re shipping that out today.

My heart often breaks because of Oscar. I wish I could do more. I told _________ my son was lost and that my son would use the name Oscar sometimes in a game.

“I’m _________ what you’re suffering from,” he said. “What a pity! I’m not your __________.”

“I know. But I hope wherever my son is, if he is __________ too, someone is helping him.”

The other day I got a note from Oscar. “I was lying __________ my bed, which made me feel at home. I just wanted to __________ you and your husband for all your help.”

We helped nearly 1,000 persons to find homes over the years. I hope all the other homeless people in the world will find a __________ too. And we’ll do whatever we can to __________ them.

1.

A．wrote

B．drew

C．painted

D．colored

2.

A．bought

B．built

C．lost

D．locked

3.

A．phones

B．letters

C．doors

D．calls

4.

A．standing

B．singing

C．dancing

D．sleeping

5.

A．bag

B．chair

C．table

D．bed

6.

A．group

B．pair

C．bunch

D．set

7.

A．floor

B．sofa

C．bench

D．wheelchair

8.

A．him

B．her

C．me

D．them

9.

A．eager for

B．happy with

C．sorry for

D．satisfied with

10.

A．niece

B．daughter

C．son

D．nephew

11.

A．careless

B．homeless

C．hopeful

D．careful

12.

A．on

B．under

C．beside

D．behind

13.

A．thank

B．hate

C．forget

D．refuse

14.

A．factory

B．school

C．hospital

D．home

15.

A．teach

B．help

C．cheat

D．beat

7 . Asia,the largest continent on Earth,is home to more than half of the world’s population. With so many different cultures and languages, each country is worth a lifetime to travel around. Here are some top countries for you to have an unforgettable travel experience .

China
China owns one of the world’s oldest civilizations(文明). Wherever you go, you can easily recognize many amazing historical and cultural landmarks. For example, the Great Wall of China, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and the Forbidden City in Beijing attract many visitors all over the world. However,other people come to enjoy China’s beautiful scenery that includes high mountains and the Gobi Desert. As the most populous(人口多的)nation on Earth, China is also home to many modern cities.

India

Home to one of the world’s richest and oldest civilizations, India has many different cultures, religions, peoples and traditions. With the Himalayas lying in the north, jungle and beaches can be found in the rest of the country. From temples to food and history to wildlife, the beautiful country has something for everyone.

Thailand

Thailand is a very popular tourist attraction. Its golden sands and beaches attract lots of people every year. Many also come to party in its beachside towns, visit some beautiful and peaceful islands such as Ko Tao, or enjoy the attractive scenery at Krabi.

Japan

Although it consists of almost 7,000 islands, most of Japan’s main sights and tourist attractions can be found on the four largest of them.   Lying to the east of Asia, the island nation is an attractive place as a mixture of traditional palaces and modern buildings Covered in mountains and forests, the country is home to some delightful nature and scenery.

1. Which one is the most populous country on Earth?

A．China

B．Japan

C．India

D．Thailand

2. Where should you go if you want to enjoy the beaches according to the text?

A．India and China	B．Japan and China
C．China and Thailand	D．India and Thailand

3. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Sports

B．Music

C．Science

D．Travel

8 . How to Bring Family Closer

Strong family bonds (纽带) can encourage better behaviors in children and teach them how to be a good friend.    1    

Set aside time for family.    2    By keeping this day on a regular schedule, everyone will know that they need to keep that day clear for family time. Then the entire family can get together for a fun activity.

Eat meals together. Choose a few nights during the week when you expect everyone to gather around the dinner table. Studies have shown that eating meals together has a positive effect on children’s physical and mental well-being.    3    Don’t allow phones. What’s the most important is that you come together and enjoy a meal free of distraction (分心).

    4    Make cleaning your home a responsibility for the whole family. Create a list of housework and have everyone sign up. Then set up a time during the week or on the weekend when everyone can do their housework together.

Encourage support. Feeling supported by your family is one of the most important things in building strong family bonds. Bonds like these will last your kids a lifetime. They will enjoy these strong bonds when they are your age and even after you are gone.    5    

A．Do housework as a family.

B．Try to set aside a regular day every week.

C．That’s why you create a sense of support.

D．As a result, never feel bad about taking a break.

E．Remember that your children learn by example.

F．Just eat a meal and have a conversation together.

G．Here are some tips to help bring your family closer.

9 . With sunshine and beaches, Hainan is a good choice for travelers. Its Tropical Rainforest National Park is a paradise for animals and plants. If you go there, what can you enjoy?

Animals

The park is home to 540 kinds of animals. Among them are Hainan gibbons (长臂猿), one of the world’s most endangered species. Hainan gibbons look like monkeys, but they have no tails. They usually eat fruits and leaves from more than 130 kinds of plants, mostly in treetops 15 meters above the ground.

Plants

The park is a “live museum” of plants. More than 3,600 kinds of wild plants grow there. It is also home to 133 kinds of national key protected plants. Cycas hainanensis is an example. It has big, feather-like leaves. It grows slowly, but can live up to 200 years. This ancient species probably was around when dinosaurs lived on earth.

Culture

The Li and Miao ethnic (民族的) groups have lived in the park for generations, mainly in the central Wuzhishan area. From their houses to their clothes, you can taste their culture. Li and Miao people live in houses that look like upside-down boats. To keep away animals like snakes and ants, they build their houses above the ground.

1. What do Hainan gibbons usually eat?

A．Meat and fruits.

B．Fruits and leaves.

C．Meat and vegetables.

D．Vegetables and insects.

2. Why do Li and Miao people build their houses above the ground?

A．To get close to nature.	B．To protect wild plants.
C．To bathe in the sunshine.	D．To keep away some animals.

3. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?

A．Music.

B．History.

C．Travel.

D．Education.

10 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

I can remember some things about my childhood. Some are unhappy. I remember my first visit    1    the zoo. I saw a lion and    2    eagle. The lion was very lazy, and he    3    (sleep) all the time. He was very    4    (bore) to me. The eagles suddenly flew in the air and frightened me. I started to cry!

Of course some memories are happy. I remember the day when my father tried to teach me how    5    (ride) a bicycle. I wasn't very good at it. I said, “I don't want to do this!" But my father was very    6    (patience) and very soon he taught me how to do it. Now I ride my bicycle every day and I'm much    7    (fast) than my father! And I also remember my first day at kindergarten very    8    (clear). There were so many children! I only knew one of them, a boy    9    (live) in the apartment next door. I was very nervous. However,    10    we started playing with some toys, I soon stopped feeling nervous.