1 . 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。

Hiking around tea plantations (种植园) in China. John Smagula used to carry his instant coffee flask (瓶). But something happened one day     1     switched his faith from the dark, strong coffee     2     the fine, refreshing fragrance of green tea.

There came     3     turning point that motivated him to taste and test Chinese tea, and more     4     (deep) explore Chinese tea culture. “I would go to a tea store and hear the stories behind each tea. It’s interesting and     5     (provide) the cultural background,” he said.

Smagula recalled     6     (connect) different types of tea with different impressions of the brew (煮；泡) using his imagination. “It is a way of connecting with distant places in a meaningful way,     7     the people who were there, I remember those experiences and they give me a     8     (great) appreciation for the tea.”

“There’s something about that environment where we have exchange of ideas, which will then allow us     9     (cross) our national boundaries and eventually create a dialogue. It has been a great way of bringing down     10     (wall) and barriers that may have existed,” Smagula said.

2 . When something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? When you have resilience (恢复力), you have the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge.     1     Here are some skills to help you develop resilience.

Realize it’s normal. Less than 20 percent of people successfully achieve their goal the first time around. It’s normal and expected for setbacks to occur.     2     Knowing this, it’s important to anticipate that the main task will be how to effectively manage the setback when it arises.

Learn from the past.     3     Think about what has helped you through tough times. You can even write about past events in a journal to help you see the patterns of how you behave and to help guide you in the future.

    4     Tend to your own needs and feelings. Do activities and hobbies you enjoy. Include physical activity in your daily routine. Get plenty of sleep and make bedtime rituals. Eat a healthy diet. Practice how to manage stress. Try ways to relax, such as yoga, meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing or prayer.

Take action. Don’t ignore your problems.     5     It can take time to recover from a major setback, trauma or loss. But know that your life can improve if you work at it.

A．Take care of yourself.

B．Make every day have meaning.

C．Think of how you’ve coped with troubles in the past.

D．Connect with others by joining a faith or spiritual group.

E．Instead, figure out what you need to do, make a plan and take action.

F．In other words, it’s not about whether a challenge will happen, but when.

G．If you lack resilience, you might get stuck on problems or feel like a victim.

3 . 你校图书馆为了给学生更好的服务和阅读体验，决定广泛征求学生们的意见改进图书馆的服务和设施等。假定你是李华，给图书馆写一封建议信，内容自定。
注意：
词数80左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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4 . 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式, 并将相应答案写在答题纸上。

The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated     1     (it) list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species     2     the previous total of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts,     3     (include) 82 species of protected wildlife. The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60.     4     (addition), the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the     5     (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化)     6     adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281.

First     7     (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,     8     (cover) the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands,     9     birds breed and nest. The reserve is the     10     (early) of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO.

5 . The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration（ETA）supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the switch to adulthood and careers. These programs include:

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Applicants for apprenticeship programs must be at least 16 years old and meet the program sponsor's qualifications.

YouthBuild

YouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school certificate of graduation or an equally state-recognized degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities.

Job Corps

Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education, and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Private companies, state agencies, federal agencies, and unions recruit young people to participate in Job Corps, where they can train for and be placed in jobs.

Youth Connections

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act（WIOA）of 2014 is carrying out a comprehensive youth employment program for serving qualified youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education, training, and employment.

For more information about youth programs, visit ETA's Division of Youth Services page.

1. What can participants do in the YouthBuild?

A．Obtain a graduation certificate.	B．Lead the state communities.
C．Prepare for secondary training.	D．Study theories of skilled work.

2. Which program is suitable for teenagers aged 15?

A．YouthBuild.	B．Youth Connections.
C．Job Corps.	D．Apprenticeship.

3. What is the author's purpose of writing the text?

A．To improve youth training.	B．To advertise for youth services.
C．To transform youth development.	D．To introduce ETA youth programs.

6 . New York University (NYU) surgeons have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant, although it’s far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.

An accident had destroyed most of Aaron James’ face and one eye. His right eye still works. But the surgeons hoped replacing the missing one would produce better cosmetic (整容的) results for his new face. The NYU team is doing just that. James is recovering well from the dual (双重的) transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy.

Today, transplants of the cornea (眼角膜) are common to treat certain types of vision loss. But transplanting the whole eye—the eyeball, its blood supply, and the critical optic nerve (视神经) that must connect it to the brain—is considered a moonshot in the search to cure blindness.

Whatever will happen next, James’ surgery offers scientists a window into how the human eye tries to heal. “We’re not claiming that we are going to restore sight,” said Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, who led the transplant. “But there’s no doubt that we are one step closer.”

Some specialists had feared the eye would quickly become dry and wrinkled. However, when Rodriguez opened James’ left eyelid, the donated eye was fat and full of liquid. Doctors see good blood flow and no sign of rejection.

Now researchers have begun analyzing scans of James’ brain that detected some puzzling signals from that all-important but injured optic nerve. Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, who has long studied how to make eye transplants a reality, called the surgery exciting. “It’s an amazing confirmation of animal experiments that have kept transplanted eyes alive,” he said. “The difficulty now is how to regrow the optic nerve, although animal studies are making progress.” He praised the NYU team’s “boldness” in even aiming for optic nerve repair and hopes the transplant will promote more research.

1. What can be learnt from the first two paragraphs?

A．James is fully content with the surgery result.

B．The surgery to replace James’ missing eye is underway.

C．James can see through his transplanted eye pretty soon.

D．The surgeons have transplanted the face and an eye to James.

2. What does the underlined word “moonshot” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．A task impossible to complete.

B．A fantasy existing in the virtual world.

C．A project extremely tough to accomplish.

D．A mission probable to be complete without effort.

3. What challenge are the researchers facing now?

A．How to obtain better cosmetic results.

B．How to make further progress in animal studies.

C．How to stop the transplanted eye from being infected.

D．How to grow the optic nerve of the transplanted eye again.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．James Received Transplanted Eye Perfectly

B．NYU Doctors Perform World’s First Eye Transplant

C．Various Methods to Treat Different Types of Vision Loss

D．Advances Made in Eye Transplant and Optic Nerve Repair

7 . 重大的时刻终于到了——老师要宣布获胜者名单了。在忐忑中听到老师报出了自己的名字，我激动不已。下课后飞奔回家，与家人分享这一好消息。请用一个段落描述这一过程，恰当地使用动作、神态、心理、或言语来表现“我”紧张、激动和喜悦的心情，字数100左右。

Finally the big day came — the teacher was going to announce the winner!

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8 . The weather in Texas may have cooled since the recent extreme heat, but the temperature will be high at the State Board of Education meeting in Austin this month as officials debate how climate change is taught in Texas schools.

Pat Hardy, who agrees with the views of the energy department, is resisting proposed changes to science standards for pre-teen pupils. These would emphasize the significance of human activity in recent climate change and encourage discussion of reduction measures.

Most scientists and experts sharply argue against Hardy’s views. “They casually view the career work of scholars and scientists as just another misguided opinion,” says Dan Quinn, senior communications strategist at the Texas Freedom Network, a non-profit group that monitors public education. Such debates reflect fierce discussions across the US and around the world, as researchers, policymakers, teachers and students step up demands for a greater focus on teaching about the facts of climate change in schools.

A study, looking at how state public schools across the country address climate change in science classes, gave barely half of US states a grade B+ or higher. Among the 10 worst performers were some of the most populous states, including Texas, which was given the lowest grade (F) and has a huge influence because its textbooks are widely sold elsewhere.

Glenn Branch, the center’s deputy director, cautions that setting state-level science standards is only one limited norm in a country that decentralizes (使分权) decisions to local school boards. Even if a state is considered a high performer in its science standards, “that does not mean it will be taught”, he says.

Branch points out that, even if a growing number of official guidelines and textbooks reflect scientific consensus (共识) on climate change, unofficial educational materials that convey more biased (带有偏见的) perspectives are being distributed to teachers. They include materials sponsored by libertarian think-tanks (智库) and energy industry associations.

1. Why is the weather in Texas mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To forecast a policy shift in Texas schools.	B．To stress the consequences of climate change.
C．To indicate the atmosphere at the board meeting.	D．To draw the public’s attention to energy shortages.

2. What does Quinn think of Hardy?

A．Hardy overstates the existing panic.	B．Hardy denies the value of scientific work.
C．Hardy shows no concern for pre-teens.	D．Hardy expresses self-contradictory views

3. Which will Branch probably agree about state-level science standards?

A．The standards call for regular revision.	B．The standards cater to local needs.
C．The standards have limited influence.	D．The standards require urgent application.

4. What is implied about climate change teaching in some schools in the last paragraph?

A．It agrees to major public demands.	B．It reflects teachers’ personal biases.
C．It may misrepresent the energy department.	D．It can be impacted by external forces.

9 . Passing the Cities through the Lens (镜头) of Women, a solo exhibition by Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller, is being held at the Swiss embassy in Beijing.

Between 2016 and 2019, Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller embarked on a journey to a number of Chinese cities, weaving a narrative as she engaged with the stories of women from different backgrounds. Her vision of the women, the challenges they confront, and their distinctive spirit are the focuses of the artist’s subsequent explorations.

In the bustling streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, Hong Kong, Beijing and Kunming in Yunnan province, Gfeller found a means of exploring the essence of these urban landscapes by focusing her lens on women. On Saturday, the Swiss embassy in Beijing launched a solo exhibition, Passing the Cities through the Lens of Women, which spotlights the perspectives and voices of women with photographs, texts, and videos. Through her lens, Gfeller skillfully establishes a dialogue and builds a bridge between the narratives of the women and the liveliness of the cities they inhabit.

For Gfeller, women’s voices are very important in modern Chinese society. During shooting, she learned how the women perceive the new ways of life and how they find an anchor in their cities. “The moment I pressed the shutter, I felt like I became part of the city,” Gfeller says.

Ambassador of Switzerland to China Jurg Burri said at the opening ceremony, “Ms Gfeller cares very much about people, especially women in cities. Women’s issues are a global topic and I hope that more women’s voices will be heard.”

The exhibition is open to the public until the end of March. The 58-year-old artist is known for her focus on landscape photography. Using techniques like montage, collage, and superimposition, she creates unique photographic artworks.

1. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A leaflet.

B．A newspaper.

C．A brochure.

D．A research paper.

2. What does Catherine Gfeller’s exhibition focus on?

A．Chinese women’s viewpoints.	B．Chinese urban landscapes.
C．Chinese traditional roles of women.	D．Chinese women’s status in society.

3. Why does the author cite Jurg Burri’s words?

A．Jurg Burri is the Ambassador of Switzerland to China.

B．The theme of Catherine Gfeller exhibition is a global topic.

C．Jurg Burri is in favor of Catherine Gfeller’s means of exploring cities.

D．Catherine Gfeller attaches great importance to women’s perspectives.

4. What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To introduce an exhibition.	B．To educate readers.
C．To persuade readers.	D．To advertise an exhibition.

10 . Nature supports us in a wide variety of ways, whether we are conscious of these gifts or not.     1     By following these tricks for first-time campers, anyone can engage with nature in a more grateful way.

Take full advantage of Nature

If you’re close to flowing water, you can choose from various approaches to stay hydrated, as well as wash dishes and do laundry, without taking much trouble to bring all your water with you.     2     This is a fantastic way to begin your day.

Do your Research

    3     Some trees supply wood that’s appropriate for making walking sticks. Some wood is suitable for starting fires, while other wood is fit for keeping them going. Other trees may provide nuts and fruits.

Fully Enjoy Nature

My hope is that the strategies for first-time campers will help you appreciate the great outdoors. Whether you’re hiking, fishing, swimming, or cooking by a warm fire, each of them is fun. I live approximately 2 miles from fabulous Current River, which is fed by cold springs some 40 miles upstream.     4    

I have no interest in hunting or party; I fancy simply sitting on a sand bar at dawn, watching the mist rise from the water.     5     I listen for the beavers making splashes at night with their wide, flat tails. I hear coyotes howling at night too. I’ve seen cottonmouth snakes and even panther tracks! I love the serenity and the small thrills, the kinds of experiences I wouldn’t trade for anything in the world.

A．I see and hear all kinds of wildlife.

B．But nature isn’t just there for us to exploit.

C．Set up a place where you can stay comfortably.

D．If you’re near a body of water, you can go swimming.

E．Become familiar with different trees and what they offer.

F．If you can accept nature as it is, it can work in your favor.

G．The river stays cool pretty much year-round and is refreshing in summer.