1 . Autumn Reading

Rez Dogs

Rez Dogs, by Joseph Bruchac is a book written in verse (诗). It’s about an eighth-grader named MalianShe’s visiting her grandparents at their home on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits. During lockdown, Malian learns more from her grandparents about her Native family’s history.

Omar Rising

Omar Rising, by Aisha Saeed tells the story of the son of a servant in Pakistan. Omar is excited that he has won a scholarship (奖学金) to a boarding school. But when he gets there he discovers that his scholarship is offered with special conditions. To stay at the school, Omar must do chores (杂活) and get better grades than the wealthy students. And he’s not allowed to join clubs or teams. When his future at the school does seem bright, he and his friends work hard to create fairness for all.

The Ice Cream Machine

The Ice Cream Machine is no common book. It’s six different stories rolled into one book. Each story has a very different plot (情节) about ice cream. One ice-cream story is about a boy and his robot in the distant future. Another is about a father and daughter who invent an ice-cream machine. The Ice Cream Machine is inventive and fun. Its author,Adam Rubin, hopes the book encourages kids to write.

Sugar and Spite

Sugar and Spite, by Gail D.Villanueva, finds 12-year-old Jolina newly arrived on an island in the Philippines. It’s there that she learns how to make magic. Jolina uses that magic to get a bully (仗势欺人者) named Claudine off her back. Filipino history and culture are shown in the book. Villanueva said that kids should read about places and cultures different from their own.

1. What problem does Omar have?

A．He finds it difficult to learn magic.	B．He is unable to visit his grandparents.
C．He receives unfair treatment at school	D．He has no money to buy an ice-cream machine

2. What do we know about Adam Rubin’s book?

A．It is a guidebook.	B．It is a travel diary.
C．It is a verse novel.	D．It is a collection of stories.

3. Which book will you choose if you are interested in the culture and history of the Philippines?

A．Rez Dogs.	B．Omar Rising.
C．Sugar and Spite.	D．The Ice Cream Machine.

2 . For the past few years, I’ve taken my vacation in the spring. One April I planned to visit a friend in Nepal who had lived in the country for over 15 years.

I flew into Kathmandu and spent a week visiting sites, and on Friday, April24, 2015, we went to Lukla, a mountain town to the northeast. My friend had worked there before. We visited a nearby village on Saturday. We were served a delicious pancake and endless cups of milk tea; villagers made small talk and caught up with each other. After a couple of hours, my friend and I made a polite exit(离去) for a coffee break across the dirt path to our lodging, a house he had lived in while working in Lukla years ago.

As we sat in the kitchen taking a rest, I wondered why it felt like an underground was running under the village. As the sound started to shake, I looked out the window at the passers-by and thought it felt like a truck was driving by-impossible in this village. I looked at my friend and he said off-handedly: “It’s an earthquake.” Before I could ask questions, he began shouting to get out of the house.By the time I was running down the dirt path, I couldn’t run straight.

Away from buildings, we lowered our bodies near a low wall, and unbelievably before our eyes, walls and buildings fell. In front of us the end wall of the house we slept in collapsed(倒塌), the stones dislodging(移开)and falling to the ground. In a matter of seconds, every house in the village was damaged(损坏), with walls either seriously cracked(破裂), or partially or completely damaged.

In the days and weeks that followed we checked in with friends and shared stories of where we were and what we were doing. The event was so wide-reaching that it was difficult to understand except through personal stories.

1. What did the author do in Nepal?

A．He visited his friend.	B．He tried to look for a job.
C．He built a house for villagers.	D．He moved to a village to enjoy life.

2. Which of the following can best describe the villagers?

A．Shy.

B．Bored.

C．Friendly.

D．Humorous.

3. What happened when the author stayed in the kitchen?

A．He was injured by a collapsed wall.	B．An earthquake struck the village.
C．A truck drove by the village	D．He missed the train.

4. What can we infer about the village in paragraph 4?

A．It was left empty.	B．It was quite peaceful.
C．It was badly damaged.	D．It was attractive to visitors.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sixteen-year-old Jena Yue has been busy this summer organizing and holding painting workshops for seniors, with the help     1     some of her high school friends.

The West Vancouver teen came up with the workshops to help seniors and youth connect through art.

“I     2     (begin) painting a lot more when COVID-19 hit, because when you can’t go outside, what else can you do? So I thought we could bring that to other people,” said Yue.

For residents (居民) Lise and Ellis Brayham, it’s a way     3     (develop) a hobby they both enjoy. “We’ve been painting for 20 years less and less as the years go by,” explained Ellis, “It’s fun but the hands aren’t as steady (稳的)     4     they used to be.”

In total, three workshops have been held at Amica, West Vancouver, a seniors’ living residence, with     5     (plan) to add more dates and locations in the months to come. The art supplies (用品) are     6     (main) provided by the residence while the teens volunteer their time and plan the lesson.

“Residents were really     7     (excite) and they were looking forward to new skills to learn,” said Ava Butalid the residences life enrichment assistant.

Yue thinks the learning is mutual (相互的).

“While     8     (teach) seniors how to paint, we’re also learning so much. Last workshop, we learned about a resident from Germany,     9     was a nurse and told me her life story. So it is also great for     10     (we) to talk with some seniors and hear stories from a time before we were even born.”

4 . 假定你是李华，你想去找外教Peter咨询一些你在阅读英文原著时遇到的问题，但是发现他不在办公室，请你给他写一张留言条，内容包括：
1.阐明来意；
2.约定见面的时间、地点等。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
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5 . Julie, Frank, Unicorn or Luna — your child surprises you with an important new friend, a friend they have imagined. There are good reasons to play along. For one thing, it’s a sign of your child’s growing imagination. For another, their best new friend can give them comfort, and confidence in the world.

Imaginary friends are surprisingly common. A 2004 study suggested well over half (65%) of all children may have had one by age seven. This is quite commonly seen. Typically, imaginary friends appear in children’s lives from around age three and are usually gone by the age of 11. And there may be more than one. The study found some children have different playmates up to 13 were recorded.

The burning question for most parents is why their child has an imaginary friend. There’s no real answer, but children may make up impressive stores including the friend’s family and lifestyle — for play companionship (陪伴) on to develop ideas and stories. Boys may like superhero-style friends, while girls often act as wise advisers for their friends. Not all friends are human, and this is just another way young children show their imagination and ability to develop characters and role play. Your main worry is keeping up with the main stories and names.

So how do you manage your child’s unknown playmate? Most advice suggests you don’t ask too many questions as your child likes to be in control of their special relationship — and they may not tell you everything. They can be changeable too, changing friends at will. The only thing to watch out for is an imaginary friend who keeps causing trouble Dirty shoes can’t be blamed on (把责任推给……) Julie, Frank, Unicorn or Luna without some fair parental intervention (干预). Make it clear that while they are under your roof (屋顶) the imaginary friend has to follow your house rules.

1. What does the author mention in the first paragraph?

A．The reasons why kids want to have an imaginary friend.

B．Advantages of playing along with imaginary friends.

C．Parents’ worries about imaginary friends.

D．Kids’ dependence on imaginary friends.

2. What did the 2004 study find?

A．Kids usually have many imaginary friends.

B．Imaginary friends will keep kids company for life.

C．Having imaginary friends is against kids’ nature.

D．It is common for kids to have imaginary friends.

3. What can we infer about imaginary friends according to paragraph 3?

A．They are inspired by heroes around kids.

B．They may show up for different reasons.

C．They are trustworthy for parents.

D．They are usually humans.

4. What does the author suggest parents do?

A．Ask their kids and their imaginary friends to follow house rules.

B．Take their kids out to join in some outdoor activities.

C．Help their kids to find an imaginary friend.

D．Talk to their kids honestly and heartfully.

6 . Most parents are worried the first time they catch their kids out in a lie. According to child and teen psychiatrist Gayani DeSilva, lying can actually be a sign of healthy development in young children. “Kids lie for many reasons, and much of it is normal,” DeSilva says. “People are not born with the knowledge of communicating with others and getting their needs met. They’ll experiment with different communication styles and techniques until they find the ones that work best for them. Lying is one of those techniques.”

As kids get older, they become more aware of how their actions affect others, and many will lie less frequently. In spite of this, parents still need to lead their kids to form a habit of not lying. According to DeSilva, when children lie, look at them directly and ask what they need. After they tell you, gently remind them that telling you directly will be more effective than lying.

It’s also a good idea to model the behavior you want to see in your kids. In other words, don’t lie to your children. This will set you and your children on a course of open communication and trust.

In some cases, lying is a sign of a deeper issue. A child who is neglected will lie more than a child who has attentive and responsive parents. He’s not sure whether he’s loved. He may lie to please others. The same goes for a child who has experienced something unpleasant. He may lie to try to hide his shame, avoid admitting his needs, or to control his surroundings to ensure his safety.

By paying attention to the reasons behind a lie, parents can figure out what need to be done. For example, while Jack might lie about completing his homework in order to play video games, he also might be trying to avoid negative feelings connected with school work, and this is just where parents should start, says therapist Gideon Javna.

1. What can be inferred about lying from DeSilva’s words?

A．It has certain benefits for the healthy growth of kids.

B．It shows the understanding between kids and parents.

C．It can be an effective means of communication for kids.

D．It is so common for kids that parents can completely ignore it.

2. How can parents get their children to tell the truth?

A．By pretending to trust them at first.

B．By encouraging them to admit their needs.

C．By telling them directly the harm of lying.

D．By punishing them for their lying in a safe way.

3. The author mentioned the two kids in Paragraph 4 to show _____________.

A．It’s common for children to lie

B．It’s important to be a generous parent

C．lying can damage family relationships

D．lying is a reflection of one’s mental trouble

4. What should Jack’s parents do according to Javna?

A．Ask him to avoid playing video games.

B．Turn his attention to other positive things.

C．Give him a second chance to finish homework.

D．Listen to and help solve his problem related to school work.

7 . Fail in the election ________ he did, he became famous for his fiery speech against slavery. (用适当的词填空)

8 . A man has been tidying up his town by weeding the pavements around where he lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alex Russell, from Newquay in Cornwall, said, “I just want to keep the _________ looking nice and make it _________.”

His local police force said officers had spoken to him and were _________ that he was following social distancing advice. Mr Russell said he _________ wore a face mask and gloves and kept at least 2 meters away from other _________.

Mr Russell has been receiving lots of _________ from local people, including Lisa Paul who said he had a “heart of gold”.

“He’s doing a _________ job around our community tidying up the streets of weeds and rubbish on his own,” she said. “He’s only 21 years old; it’s a _________ that other young people aren’t like Alex.”

So far, Mr Russell has _________ four streets. He said he would like to finally clear up the whole town but was __________ one street at a time.

“When I’ m with my tools, I feel __________,” he said. “And people walking past don’t worry me any more, because I __________ that I’m doing good for the community. Everybody has been so __________. I haven’t had one negative comment. Complete strangers go __________ and say well done.”

A local organization said on the Internet: “__________, Alex, you are an inspiration to many.”

1.

A．park

B．town

C．garden

D．village

2.

A．safe

B．real

C．useful

D．beautiful

3.

A．excited

B．angry

C．satisfied

D．worried

4.

A．once

B．even

C．always

D．still

5.

A．people

B．plants

C．points

D．pets

6.

A．praise

B．love

C．advice

D．information

7.

A．dangerous

B．similar

C．proper

D．great

8.

A．shame

B．matter

C．sign

D．wonder

9.

A．built

B．cleaned

C．found

D．named

10.

A．looking for

B．walking across

C．living in

D．focusing on

11.

A．afraid

B．free

C．lucky

D．nervous

12.

A．agree

B．know

C．hope

D．remember

13.

A．strong

B．strange

C．successful

D．supportive

14.

A．home

B．wild

C．past

D．away

15.

A．Thanks

B．Help

C．Sorry

D．Bye

9 . Not sleeping enough or getting a bad night’s sleep over and over makes it hard to control your appetite. And that sets you up for all sorts of health problems, including obesity (肥胖) , heart disease and high blood pressure.

The link between poor sleep and a greater body mass index(BMI) has been shown in study after study, but researchers typically relied on the memories of the participants to record how well they slept.

Sleep apps on fitness trackers, smartphones and watches have changed all that. In a new study researchers tracked sleep quality for 120,000 people for up to two years.

The results showed sleep durations (持续时间) and patterns are highly variable between people. Despite that, the study found people with BMIs of 30 or above — which is considered obese by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention－had slightly shorter sleep durations and more variable sleep patterns.

It didn’t take much less sleep to see the effect. People with BMIs over 30 only slept about 15 minutes less than those less weighty people.

There were some limitations to the study, naps(午睡) were not included, other health conditions could not be factored in, and people who use wearable tracking devices are typically younger, healthier and from a higher economic status than those who do not wear trackers.

“These are quite pricey devices, and they are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The results would need to be validated (确认) by the appropriate FDA-approved devices, and because the study is likely on younger people who are more economically well off, it needs further study whether that really applies to older folks with poor sleep.” said Dasgupta, the associate program director.

However, Dasgupta added, a major plus for the study is that it did monitor people for over two years, and the results corroborated previous research and were “not surprising.”

While we cannot determine the direction of association from our study result, these findings provide further support to the idea that sleep patterns are associated with weight management and overall health.

1. How does the new study differ from previous studies?

A．It lasts the longest time in history.	B．It uses apps to record participants’ sleep.
C．It specially improves participants’ sleep quality.	D．It relied on participants’ memory to record data.

2. What is Dasgupta’s attitude toward the new finding?

A．Doubtful

B．Shocked

C．Cautious

D．Dissatisfied

3. What does the underlined word “corroborated” probably mean in Paragraph 8?

A．limit

B．correct

C．confirm

D．combine

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Sleep Quality Varies from Person to Person

B．Sleep Apps Are Widely Used to Monitor Sleep

C．Young People Are Paying More Attention to Obesity

D．Lack of Sleep May Be Possibly Connected with Obesity

10 . Four of London’s Best Theatres

London is considered the best place in the world for its theatre. There’s nothing we like better than dressing up for a great evening out at the West End.

National Theatre

Officially opened in 1963,he National Theatre is the largest public theatre in London. It shows 25 big productions a year, with many smaller performances(演出)and festivals.The Olivier

Theatre -its main stage-is a beautiful hall modelled on the ancient Greek theatre of Epidaurus.

Box office: 020 3989 5455

Adelphi Theatre

The Adelphi Theatre opened its doors in December 1930 and is one of London’s famous West End theatres. Located in the centre of the Strand, it’s a specialist( 专家)in musical theatre showing performances such as Kinky Boots,Chicago, Sweeney Todd and Evita.

Box office: 020 7087 7966

The Old Vic

This theatre in Waterloo is one of London’s most successful. For over 200 years, it has been known as a centrepiece of the London theatre for local people, receiving many personnel(职员) that went on to form the National Theatre. The theatre went through a complete refurbishment(翻新)in 2003.

Box office: 0844 871 7628

Savoy Theatre

The Savoy dates back to 1881 as a theatre for the production of a number of Gilbert and Sullivan shows. Recent productions include classics such as The Joy of Text and Pretty Woman.

Box office: 0844 871 7687

1. What do we know about the National Theatre?

A．It set an example for the Old Vic.

B．Its main stage was rebuilt in 2003.

C．It is the largest outdoor theatre in London.

D．Its main stage is in the style of ancient Greece.

2. Which number should you call if you are interested in musicals?

A．020 3989 5455.

B．020 7087 7966.

C．0844 871 7628.

D．0844 871 7687.

3. Of the following theatres, which is the oldest?

A．National Theatre.

B．Adelphi Theatre

C．The Old Vic.

D．Savoy Theatre.