1 . What if someone told you about a kind of grass as tall as the tallest trees? A grass as strong as steel? Would you believe that person? You should, for that grass is bamboo   (竹子), which has more than 1,000 uses. It is not just a material for making useful products. Young bamboo is eaten, often mixed with other vegetables.

Bamboo grows in many parts of the world. In the USA it grows in many states like Virginia and Florida. Most bamboo, however, is found in wet and warm climates, especially in Asia and on the islands of the South Pacific Ocean.

In most Asian countries, bamboo is nearly as important as rice. This unusual material is used to not only build large buildings but also make water pipes, musical instruments and paper. There are over 1,000 kinds of bamboo. No wonder the lives of nearly half the people on earth would change greatly if there were no longer any bamboo.

1. According to the text, bamboo is actually a kind of         .

A．grass

B．steel

C．tree

D．vegetable

2. Where does most bamboo grow?

A．Only in Asia.	B．Only in the USA.
C．In wet and warm climates.	D．All over the world.

3. What is bamboo used to do in paragraph 3?

A．Build large buildings.	B．Make water pipes.
C．Make musical instruments and paper.	D．All of the above.

4. How many kinds of bamboo are there according to the text?

A．Over 1,000.

B．Over 800.

C．Over 600.

D．Over 400.

2 . Two years ago, I lost my wallet. I made the poor decision of keeping my identity card, my credit card, a large amount of money and other various things inside my_________. I worried about anyone who got my wallet would take_________from my bank account, and I was also _________that my identity card would be used to do something___________

About a week ___________, a police officer knocked on my door and_________my wallet. Someone handed it into_________! Much to my _________, they didn’t touch the money inside or anything. I felt so lucky that such a kind person___________my wallet and took time out of their day to try and give__________back to me.

After that, I decided that I wanted to do __________things for other people, hoping that they also could feel that way. I started to do small things to __________ people. They were small simple things, like holding the door open for others. When you make others feel __________, you will have a great day.

That’s why I__________everyone to do small nice things for others. Helping others is to help____________

1.

A．handbag

B．wallet

C．pocket

D．car

2.

A．money

B．food

C．gold

D．card

3.

A．satisfied

B．excited

C．worried

D．puzzled

4.

A．bad

B．good

C．beautiful

D．wonderful

5.

A．ahead

B．earlier

C．long

D．later

6.

A．threw

B．searched

C．returned

D．suggested

7.

A．the people

B．the police

C．the students

D．the children

8.

A．sadness

B．surprise

C．regret

D．disappointment

9.

A．got up

B．looked up

C．gave up

D．picked up

10.

A．it

B．her

C．him

D．them

11.

A．kind

B．funny

C．stupid

D．serious

12.

A．protect

B．respect

C．help

D．recognize

13.

A．bad

B．good

C．free

D．sick

14.

A．allow

B．force

C．choose

D．encourage

15.

A．herself

B．himself

C．itself

D．yourself

3 . The sky is blue, and the sunshines on the street in Paris, where Mr. Gallais has been selling old classic books to tourists for more than 30 years.

Locals and tourists around the world would come to Mr. Gallai’s shop and 230 other open-air booksellers’ to buy book. However, because of the lockdown regulations to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the booksellers had to face the problem of losing the business and living difficulties these years.

“Sales have decreased by an average of 80 percent this year,” Mr. Gala is said, “which is throwing many booksellers into dangerous situations.” Still, some booksellers want to work. They are eager to keep the tradition that dates back to the l6th century. Many of the booksellers are retired workers living on pensions (养老金). They gather literature books and magazines. A growing number of people in their 30s and 40s have joined their ranks. They want to feel free from working outside an office in rain or shine.

Even before the pandemic, the booksellers were fighting with the cultural changes that people don’t read paper books as much as they used to. If they do read paper books, most readers will often choose Amazon.com to buy ones.

1. How long has Mr. Gallais been selling old classic books along the bank?

A．More than 16 years.	B．More than 19 years.
C．More than 23 years.	D．More than 30 years.

2. What’s the main cause of the booksellers’ living difficulties these years?

A．The booksellers’ competition.	B．The lockdown regulations.
C．The trend of a new profession.	D．The popularity of E-books.

3. Why did many people in their 30s and 40s become sellers?

A．They are not willing to accept advances.

B．They are eager to live a challenging life.

C．They want to feel free from working outside.

D．They can earn a large amount of money.

4. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Mr. Gallais isn’t a bookseller.

B．Middle-aged people don’t join the ranks.

C．Retired booksellers don’t gather literature books and magazines.

D．Booksellers make efforts to keep the bookselling tradition.

4 . 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。

Welcome to Shangri-La (香格里拉) . Although located in Yunnan, it has many old    1    (village) with a unique countryside life. The     2    (beauty) city was formerly called Zhongdian that     3    (burn) by a big fire on January 11, 2014, but it has been rebuilt quickly. It’s nice    4    (see) the locals dancing every night on the main square. Visitors can involve themselves in     5    (dance). Guests can also explore its area nearby either on foot    6    by bike. A popular place is China’s first national park, Pudacuo,    7    is home to the lakes of Napa and Shudu. Maybe you can even meet with the golden Yunnan monkeys in one of    8    villages!    9    (clear), the winter is pretty cold in Shangri-La, but for those who are not afraid    10    the cold temperature, to see the snow here is very attractive!

5 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How often will the students go to the lab?

A．Once a week.

B．Twice a week.

C．Three times a week.

2. What will happen if a student misses three lab classes?

A．He will fail in the examination.

B．He will be asked to clean the lab.

C．He will be dropped from the lab.

3. What will the students do next?

A．Remember safety rules.

B．Learn to use instruments.

C．Start doing an experiment.

4. What does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．Requirements of lab classes.

B．Ways to avoid lab accidents.

C．Steps for doing experiments.

6 . If you look for great books for children that have stood the test of time, below you’ll find the best ones for 2022.

Aunty’s Wedding

by Miranda Tapsell

The book tells us a story about an island girl preparing for her aunty’s wedding, but she needs to know what a wedding is all about. This lovely picture book talks about family, culture and love.

For ages 3-6.

Freedom, We Sing

by Amyra Leon

This is a powerful book that explores what freedom means. Through conversations with a mother and her young daughter, this beautiful picture book discusses the way to live freely and be themselves. For ages 4 and up.

Ways to Make Sunshine

by Renée Watson

Ryan lives with her parents in Portland happily, but when Ryan’s dad loses his job, things start to change. This is a story of a black girl growing up and dealing with family pressures bravely. For ages 6 and up.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

by Bill Martin

This book helps kids learn how to recognize different animals and name all the colors by the interesting pictures. It’s a perfect book for children who are just starting to read. For ages 1 and up.

1. Who is the writer of Aunty’s Wedding?

A．Miranda Tapsell.

B．Amyra Leon.

C．Renée Watson.

D．Bill Martin.

2. What is the theme of Amyra Leon’s book?

A．Love.

B．Culture.

C．Freedom.

D．Family.

3. Which of the following books is suitable for kids aged 1 and up?

A．Aunty’s Wedding.	B．Freedom, We Sing.
C．Ways to Make Sunshine.	D．Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

7 . How to Save Time

We all wish we had more time to stay with our friends and family, and more time for ourselves.     1     Check out the tips below and start saving time today!

·Limit your time on social media.

It’s easy to get attracted by social media, because there’s always something interesting to take your attention away from the important things. You need to set a time limit for the social media use.     2    

·Watch less TV.

Watching TV can be relaxing after a long day, but it’s not a wise use of time.     3     Why not only watch your top one or two favorite programs each week?

·    4    

People waste too much time just trying to find things in the kitchen. To save time, you’d better make a shopping list of the whole week, which can help you get all the things you need during cooking.

·Save time when cleaning your house.

    5     There are new messes and dust. One great way to solve them is spending no more than ten minutes every day picking up clothes, dishes, old newspapers and so on.

A．Make a shopping list.

B．Enjoy cooking in the kitchen.

C．Social media plays a role in our life.

D．You can start with 30 minutes a day.

E．Cleaning can seem like an endless task.

F．There are hundreds of ways to save time.

G．Watching less TV will help you make use of your time.

8 . It was graduation season, and for Khalia Carter, walking on the stage meant more than just receiving a diploma (学位证书). The high school senior missed part of her final year after a terrible car accident. But she was determined to make it to the graduation—even if it was difficult for her to walk across the stage.

On April 18, Carter was hit by a careless driver. The accident left her with painful brain injuries (损伤). With about a month left in school, doctors determined she would not be able to return to her classes. Instead, she needed physical treatment every day to regain motor skills, like learning to walk again.

Carter’s mother Shawnda Cook recorded every step of her recovery process. “I sometimes feel sad and upset,” Cook said. “But there are more amazing feelings, like ‘Wow, this girl has the strength to move on, and we need to look up to her.’”

Carter missed most of her senior year celebrations but said graduation would not be one she missed. And that was just what she did on May 21, when she walked across the stage on her own to receive her diploma. “It’s almost impossible to get it done until it’s done,” Carter said, “So, if you put your mind into it and work for it, you will do it.”

1. Why was it hard for Carter to attend her graduation?

A．Because she didn’t get her diploma.	B．Because she was hurt in an accident.
C．Because she wasn’t allowed to do so.	D．Because she missed part of her lessons.

2. What did Carter’s mother do for her?

A．She received the diploma for Carter.	B．She helped Carter with her schoolwork.
C．She recorded Carter’s recovery process.	D．She took Carter to school celebrations.

3. How long did it take Carter to walk again?

A．About one month.	B．About two months.
C．About four months.	D．About six months.

4. What can we learn from Carter’s story?

A．It is never too old to learn.	B．Blood is thicker than water.
C．Learn to walk before you run.	D．Where there is a will, there is a way.

9 . 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。

My motherland, China,     1     capital is Beijing, is a great country with a long history and rich culture. It     2    (locate) in the east of Asia, with an area of 9,600,000 square kilometers and     3     population of 1.4 billion. Our country     4    (consist) of 56 nationalities, among which the Han Ethnic Group is the largest,     5    (make) up 94% of the people. There are many beautiful mountains and rivers as well as rich natural     6    (resource) in China. As we all know, the Yangtze River is the third     7    (long) river in the world,     8     the Great Wall is one of the seven wonders in the world. Kung Fu is the crystallization of Chinese     9    (wise) and the embodiment of Chinese traditional culture. The Chinese people are hard-working and brave. Great changes     10    (take) place in China in the past 20 years.

10 . Su Shan is a delicacy made with milk and cream that looks like shaved ice (刨冰). Poet Wang Lingran from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) described how people made and enjoyed Su Shan in his poem Ode to Su He Shan. According to the text, sugar was added to Su Shan that was shaped into many forms. Sometimes, Su Shan was decorated with flowers and leaves to make it more beautiful.

“It is neither solid (固态的), nor watery and disappears once it touches teeth,” the poet wrote. The Su Shan in his poem was thought by many experts to be an early form of ice cream. However, only the nobles (贵族) were lucky enough to have large iceboxes to create it in summer.

Although there were no fridges in ancient times, iceboxes to store ice cubes in summer had become very common in rich families by the Tang Dynasty. At that time, people either had ice water or small pieces of shaved ice.

People could easily buy iced drinks on the street during the Song Dynasty (960-1279).As a community service, some rich people even provided free ice water and medicine on the street for free. Ice water sold during the Song Dynasty was often added to mung beans (绿豆) to help prevent heat stroke (中暑).

1. What do the underlined words “a delicacy” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A．A kind of black sugar.	B．A kind of sweet food.
C．A kind of ice water.	D．A kind of cold drink.

2. Why were flowers and leaves put on Su Shan?

A．To make it a little fresher.	B．To make it more delicious.
C．To make it in various forms.	D．To make it more beautiful.

3. We can learn from the text that Su Shan________.

A．first appeared in the Song Dynasty	B．was decorated with beans and leaves
C．became popular in the Song Dynasty	D．was easily bought in the Tang Dynasty

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Su Shan: an Early Form of Chinese Ice Cream	B．Su Shan: an Interesting Topic in Song Poems
C．Su Shan: a Common Food for the Poor	D．Su Shan: a Good Way to Cure Fever