1 . There are many ways in which you can add a little bit of excitement to your life, and learning a second language is definitely one you should consider.
Travel abroad with confidence.
If you want to get some adventure, then going to a foreign country is one great way of getting started. However, if the thought of heading off somewhere abroad is a worry for you, then you might want to consider whether speaking the language would let you travel more confidently.
Get off the beaten track.
Speaking to the locals is another must if you want a trip which is full of action. These are the people who know where the parties, the festivals and the big sporting events are going on.
| A．Learn before you go. |
| B．Learn from the locals. |
| C．Of course, you can learn while you are abroad. |
| D．If you never thought about doing this, here are a few reasons to do so. |
| E．Being fluent in the local tongue also means more opportunities open up for you. |
| F．Travelling is less stressful when you know what the people around you are saying. |
| G．If you’ve felt alone or left out in a foreign country, this could be the ideal solution. |
2 . One warm summer morning, Elizabeth, the nanny of the William’s, went back from outside with the little boy, Josh. When she stepped into the house from the front door, she could tell that something was wrong but she couldn’t point a finger at exactly what it was. Just as she was about to dash out to find Josh, the little boy ran from behind her back, straight into the house for his toys.
That’s when she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Her heart missed a beat. Knowing that Josh’s parents were not home, she ran inside the house, caught the little boy swiftly and headed straight for the gate. She hit the neighbor’s door heavily to seek help and called the police.
When David William returned home and checked the monitor, what he saw scared the life out of him. A strongly built middle-aged stranger walked around the house and searched every corner, being careful not to miss any valuables. And the most frightening for David was to see him even slipping into Josh’s room. It was also terrifying to see that he was on his phone with someone guiding him on what to do. When Elizabeth opened the front door, he realized it was time to leave. He ran out just a few moments after Elizabeth and the boy left, getting away from the police.
The Williams feel so grateful to Elizabeth for what she has done daily and saving their little boy when she could have easily run leaving the child behind. Elizabeth is called “supernanny” by the family. But Elizabeth said it was just her normal duty. “When his parents are away they put their trust in me to keep him safe.” Although she is still terrified at the thought of what could have happened if she had come face to face with that man, she is willing to continue doing her work.
1. Why did Elizabeth leave the house quickly?| A．She was anxious to find Josh. | B．She sensed something dangerous. |
| C．She was in a rush to help her neighbor. | D．She heard familiar footsteps approaching. |
| A．He stole into Josh’s room. | B．He was caught by the police. |
| C．He used the monitor to find valuables. | D．He searched Elizabeth’s room for his phone. |
| A．she acted beyond the call of duty | B．she felt no fear in case of emergency |
| C．she saved the child at the cost of her own life | D．she strengthened the parent-child bond of trust |
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Yours,
Li Hua
4 . What would you do if you had a large sum of money? Give away almost all of it to charity? Well, that’s what Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, just said he would do. Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan promised to give 99 percent of their money to society. Right now that is about $45 billion(289 billion yuan), and they plan to give away the money to things like science and education.
Many wealthy people have done similar things, for example, Bill Gates. But giving back and helping others isn’t just for big billionaires. People like Zuckerberg and Gates may have more to give, but people with less are doing it too. Especially around the holidays, people want to do their part and give back to people who are less lucky than them. Schools may have food collections where people bring some food and together they can give away some other things to places like homeless centers.
People also host special events like concerts or runs to be creative while raising money. Common people give away whatever they can to US charities like the United Way and the American Red Cross.
Then these charities are able to help poor in different ways like education, health and improving their lives. These things come together to make a big difference.
1. Which of the following about Mark Zuckerberg is true?| A．He promised to give away all of his money to charities. |
| B．He cares about science and health |
| C．He is a billionaire who wouldn’t like to help charities |
| D．He is the CEO and founder of Facebook. |
| A．Rich people are doing it now. |
| B．Rich people are giving less than before |
| C．Common people are donating to people in need |
| D．Common people are giving less than billionaires |
| A．How common people help others | B．Why people like to help others. |
| C．What schools do during the holidays | D．What charities there are in the US |
5 . Animal cafes are common in Japan as a lot of Japanese people are not allowed to adopt pets in their apartments Below are some of the best animal cafes that can be found in Tokyo.
Chiku Chiku Cafe
Chiku Chiku Cafe's main highlight is the cute hedgehogs (刺猬).As visitors play with the hedgehogs, the friendly workers tell visitors about the name of each hedgehog, as well as their personalities.In fact,hedgehogs remain asleep most of the time,except when they are eating. You can also purchase hedgehog snacks to interact with the cute hedgehogs.
Opening hours: Daily 11 am—7 pm(last entry at 6:30 pm)
lkefukurou Cafe
Ikefukurou Cafe is a unique place where you can play with owls while relaxing.You can also pet owl,but you are required to follow the cafe's rules.You can ask the workers of this animal cafe to let the owls on your shoulder! It's definitely heaven for bird lovers,as you get to pet and interact with the owls close up.
Opening hours; Daily 1 pm—8 pm.Last entry is one hour before closing.
Rabbit Cafe
Rabbit Cafe is one of the animal cafes in Tokyo where you can interact with rabbits.You can choose whichever rabbit you like to be your companion.But it's limited to only one a a time,as rabbits tend to fight with each other when they get together
Opening hours: 12 pm—7:30 pm (last entry at 7 pm).Closed on Fridays.
Mipig Cafc
Mipig Cafe was created to house mini pigs.These lovely mini pigs are also known as teacup piglets,as they are so small that they can fit into teacups.The founders of Mipig said that this cafe was created to enhance Japanese people's awareness and affection for piglets,as piglets are popular pets in the United States.Mipig Cafe is definitely a standout among all the animal cafes in Japan as it is the first cafe to feature piglets rather than ordinary dogs,cats and hedgehogs. Please note that this is a strictly reservation-only cafe and you have to reserve online from its official website.
Opening hours: 10 am—8 pm
1. If you want to have some coffee at 7:10 pm,you can go to ________.| A．Rabbit Café | B．Chiku Chiku Café |
| C．Mipig Cafe | D．Ilkefukurou Cafe |
| A．They are open all year round. |
| B．They all require a reservation in advance. |
| C．Their customers can interact with the pets there. |
| D．Their last admission is half an hour ahead of their costing hours. |
| A．accommodate mini pigs |
| B．satisfy people's love for piglets |
| C．make piglets the most popular animals in Japan |
| D．raise Japanese people's awareness and love for piglets |
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7 . It happens every night — bedtime. But what if you’re not sleepy? Should you still go to bed if you are just going to lie there with your eyes wide open?
One thing that can help is talking to a parent about what you’re thinking about at bedtime. For example, if you’re nervous about taking a test, or upset about being laughed at school, it can really help to tell somebody.
If you are usually sleepless around bedtime, doing certain things to relax may help you fall asleep when you go to bed. For example, take a warm bath, or listen to a story at least 30 minutes before you want to go to sleep. It also helps follow a routine and go to sleep at the same time every night.
In order to find the right solution for you, it’s important that you understand what exactly is keeping you up at night.
| A．It’s a problem that has been around as long as there have been people trying to sleep. |
| B．Calming music played at a low volume can help the stress flow out of your body. |
| C．Knowing that somebody has heard you can help ease your mind so that you can rest. |
| D．Take the time to think about the problem carefully. |
| E．As a result, your body will get the message that it’s almost time to sleep. |
| F．But what works for others may not necessarily work for you. |
| G．Sleeping in a comfortable bed in a quiet and cool room is ideal. |
8 . After months of expectation and secrecy, the official mascot (吉祥物) of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games－a giant panda-inspired cartoon character－made its first public debut with cheers at Beijing's Shougang Ice Hockey Arena.
The panda is named “Bing Dwen Dwen” in Chinese. Bing means “ice” in Chinese, while Dwen Dwen suggests “health and cleverness”－characteristics also shared by pandas. Pandas are perhaps the most recognized animal species in China, organizers said.
“Pandas combine China's traditional culture and its modern appearance together with winter sports elements in a fascinating image (形象) that shows our great expectations for the Games and shows that we welcome the world,” said Beijing Mayor Chen Jining, who also serves as an executive president on the organizing committee.
“I have already seen the mascot and from what I've seen, it’s a wonderful choice,” IOC President Thomas Bach said before introducing the character.” “The mascot really takes in the best elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. It will be a great ambassador (大使) for the country and the 24th Winter Olympics.”
The ring of light surrounding the mascot’s face is suggestive of ice and snow tracks, as well as the flowing “ribbons” of the National Speed Skating Oval. The oval is one of two new competition sites in downtown Beijing expected to become a landmark of the Games, according to its chief designer Cao Xue.
The introduction of the mascots marks the key point of a journey that began in August 2018, when Beijing organizers started a global design competition for the mascots. A total of 5,816 designs were received from 35 countries, and were reviewed by Chinese and international experts in a comprehensive evaluation and selection process.
The new mascot will serve as spirited symbol of the Games that will take place in the three zones of downtown Beijing, the suburban district of Yanqing and co-host city Zhangjiakou in surrounding Hebei province.
1. What does the underlined word “debut” in paragraph1 mean?| A．Design. | B．Appearance. |
| C．Understanding. | D．Attention. |
| A．Surprising. | B．Entertaining. |
| C．Satisfying | D．Interesting. |
| A．The origin of the mascot image. |
| B．The introduction to the mascot designer. |
| C．The hard work behind the mascot design. |
| D．The hidden meaning of the mascot image. |
| A．The Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympic Games |
| B．A Historical Moment of the Winter Olympic Games |
| C．Bing Dwen Dwen: a Lovely Panda Welcomes the World |
| D．Comments on the Mascot of the 24th Winter Olympics |
9 . It was a cold windy winter day and I was walking home from work. I crossed my arms
The pavement went by quickly under my feet,
When the light turned green, I
When she reached me on the
She then took my hand in hers and held it.
| A．beneath | B．within | C．against | D．beyond |
| A．delicate | B．heavy | C．special | D．fancy |
| A．if | B．before | C．as | D．though |
| A．reminded | B．allowed | C．challenged | D．convinced |
| A．spirit | B．suspect | C．mind | D．memory |
| A．pushing | B．forcing | C．leading | D．dragging |
| A．passed | B．stopped | C．ignored | D．spotted |
| A．brought up | B．lit up | C．put up | D．made up |
| A．presents | B．letters | C．flowers | D．pills |
| A．struggled | B．hesitated | C．pretended | D．resolved |
| A．driving | B．walking | C．cycling | D．crossing |
| A．wildly | B．mildly | C．blankly | D．blindly |
| A．path | B．platform | C．sidewalk | D．stage |
| A．faith | B．distrust | C．hatred | D．tolerance |
| A．abruptly | B．accidentally | C．unwillingly | D．gently |
| A．language | B．voice | C．manner | D．tune |
| A．bargain | B．talk | C．argue | D．concern |
| A．Besides | B．Still | C．However | D．So |
| A．fragrant | B．soft | C．trembling | D．warm |
| A．hopeful | B．interesting | C．considerate | D．modest |
10 . Pete Richards was the loneliest man in town on the day that little Jean Grace opened the door of his shop.
Pete's grandfather had owned the shop until his death. Then the shop became Pete's. The front window was full of beautiful old things: jewelry of a hundred years ago, gold and silver boxes, carved figures from China and Japan and other nations.
On this winter afternoon, a child stood there, her face close to the window. With large and serious eyes, she studied each piece in the window. Then, looking pleased, she stepped back from the window and went into the shop. Pete himself stood behind the counter. His eyes were cold as he looked at the small girl. “Please,” she began, “would you let me look at the pretty string of blue beads in the window?” Pete took the string of blue beads from the window. The beads were beautiful against his hand as he held the necklace up for her to see.
“They are just right,” said the child as though she were alone with the beads. “Will you wrap them up in pretty paper for me, please? I've been looking for a really wonderful Christmas present for my sister.”
“How much money do you have?” asked Pete.
She put a handful of pennies on the counter. “This is all I have,” she explained simply. “I've been saving the money for my sister's present.”
Pete looked at her, his eyes thoughtful. Then he carefully closed his hand over the price mark on the necklace so that she could not see it. How could he tell her the price? The happy look in her big blue eyes struck him like the pain of an old wound.
“Just a minute,” he said and went to the back of the shop. “What's your name?” he called out. He was very busy about something.
“Jean Grace,” answered the child.
When Pete returned to the front of the shop, he held a package in his hand. It was wrapped in pretty Christmas paper.
“There you are,” he said. “Don't lose it on the way home.”
She smiled happily at him as she ran out of the door. Through the window he watched her go. He felt more alone than ever.
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1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好
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The door of the shop was pushed open and a young woman, Jane’s sister, came in.
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On the morning of Christmas Day, Jean together with her sister came back to the shop.
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