2 . 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。

Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick.     1     (typical), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich     2     vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers     3     (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.

Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a     4     (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.

Tanghulu is easier     5     (make) at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture     6     its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when     7     (bite) into.

Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find     8     (travel) traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat     9     (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one     10     try?

3 . 假定你是李华，你和你校的外国交换生David计划在校园内组织一场名为“A Taste of the World”的美食节活动，请写一封邮件给David，内容包括：
1. 你对活动形式的建议；
2. 约定时间讨论安排和分工。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Best Wishes,

Li Hua

5 . There are no two identical leaves in existence, thus there is no perfect path but only the one that suits oneself.

My son asked me months ago if he could switch from his mainstream high school to a ________ school. At that time, I was unsure and even a little ________.

He wasn’t doing well in his school, and I knew the best thing for him was to ________ to another learning environment to complete his study. But my heart hurt a little that he would not walk the same graduation ________ that I had walked, and also the scenario (设想) I had created was no longer beneficial to his ________.

My son then behaved ________ and had a small friend group. Large groups were complex for him. A school of over 2,500 kids can be difficult for anyone, let alone my boy with social ________.

Then, we decided the vocational school (职业学校) was an option with the same general curriculum ________ by our state to graduate high school. The ________ he had already earned would carry over, and he could graduate early.

By allowing him to go there, we have watched him ________. The difference is astonishing. He becomes productive, he has ________ friendship and participated in a life skills course to help himself with real-life studies, and he also ________ with his teachers.

The most significant change is that he now often comes home ________, enthusiastic about his day, and excited to ________ how his day has gone.

As his momma, it is all I need to know that my son has chosen what is ________ for him.

1.

A．academic

B．technical

C．compulsory

D．unprofessional

2.

A．angry

B．nervous

C．confused

D．heartbroken

3.

A．apply

B．adapt

C．transmit

D．transfer

4.

A．stage

B．moment

C．dilemma

D．ceremony

5.

A．decision

B．friendship

C．well-being

D．curriculum

6.

A．shyly

B．boldly

C．generously

D．straightforwardly

7.

A．conduct

B．anxiety

C．awareness

D．responsibility

8.

A．banned

B．studied

C．canceled

D．required

9.

A．medals

B．credits

C．subjects

D．reputations

10.

A．suffer

B．thrive

C．worsen

D．graduate

11.

A．formed

B．understood

C．abandoned

D．remembered

12.

A．lines up

B．makes up

C．gets away

D．gets along

13.

A．crying

B．yelling

C．smiling

D．complaining

14.

A．share

B．learn

C．reflect

D．oversell

15.

A．sensible

B．available

C．suitable

D．affordable

7 . Over 2,000 years ago, Baiae was the most magnificent resort town in Italy. Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs. But over the centuries, volcanic activity submerged this playground of the Roman nobility, leaving half of it beneath the Mediterranean.

Today, Baiae is one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. A protected marine area, the site needs to be monitored for damage caused by divers and environmental factors. However, explains Davidde, Italy’s national supervisor for underwater cultural heritage, “Communication underwater is challenging.”

Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.

So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University. Petrioli’s team has developed a network of underwater wireless sensors capable of gathering environmental data and transmitting it to land in real time. The system relies on AI algorithms (算法) to constantly change the network protocol (网络协议). As the sea conditions change, the algorithms adjust the information path, allowing the signal to travel up to two kilometers and data to be sent between transmitters one kilometer apart.

At Baiae, underwater internet allows remote, continuous monitoring of environmental conditions. Besides, it allows divers to communicate with one another and with colleagues above the surface, who can also use the technology to locate them with a high degree of accuracy.

Davidde anticipates that the network will be available to tourists visiting the archaeological site in the coming months. As they swim over the ruins, visitors will use waterproof smart tablets to communicate and to view 3D reconstructions of the ruins.

“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient,” says Davidde, “At the same time, we can offer the public a new, interactive way to explore the underwater park.”

1. What do we know about Baiae?

A．It was noted for natural springs.	B．It is a playground for sports lovers.
C．It was destroyed by human activity.	D．It is not open to adventurous visitors.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．Applications of underwater internet.

B．Different types of underwater network.

C．Difficulties of underwater communication.

D．Conditions of the underwater environment.

3. What is the underwater network capable of doing at present?

A．Reconstructing the ruins of the underwater park.

B．Making it easier to monitor archaeological sites.

C．Bringing more visitors to submerged Roman city.

D．Only allowing divers to communicate underwater.

4. What is the purpose of this text?

A．To explain underwater communication.

B．To analyze the effect of climate change.

C．To introduce a new underwater network.

D．To attract more visitors to explore Baiae.

8 . Proper questioning has become a lost art. The curious four-year-old asks a lot of questions—incessant streams of “Why?” and “Why not?” might sound familiar—but as we grow older, our questioning decreases. In a recent survey of more than 200 of our clients, we found that those with children estimated that 70-80% of their kids’ dialogues with others were comprised of questions. But those same clients said that only 15-25% of their own interactions consisted of questions. Why the drop off?

Think back to your time growing up and in school. Chances are that you received the most recognition or reward when you got the correct answers. Later in life, that motivator continues. At work, we often reward those who answer questions, not those who ask them. Questioning conventional wisdom can even lead to being distanced, or considered a threat.

Because expectations for decision-making have gone from “get it done soon” to “get it done now” to “it should have been done yesterday”, we tend to jump to conclusions instead of asking more questions. And the unfortunate side effect of not asking enough questions is poor decision-making. That’s why it’s vital that we slow down and take the time to ask more and better questions. At best, we’ll arrive at better conclusions. At worst, we’ll avoid a lot of rework later on.

Aside from not speaking up enough, many professionals don’t think about how different types of questions can lead to different outcomes. We should lead a conversation by asking the right kinds of questions, based on the problem we’re trying to solve. In some cases, we’ll want to expand our view of the problem rather than keeping it narrowly focused. In others, we may want to challenge basic assumptions or confirm our understanding in order to feel more confident in our conclusions. Therefore, asking the right kinds of questions is what counts in achieving a goal.

1. What does the underlined word “incessant” in paragraph 1 most probably mean?

A．Simple.

B．Random.

C．Constant.

D．Annoying.

2. What accounts for the decline of questioning in adulthood?

A．One poses a threat to the company if they ask questions.

B．Adults don’t get as many chances as they did in childhood.

C．Those who question popular beliefs are thought to be wise.

D．Those asking questions don’t always get positive feedback.

3. What can we infer from paragraph 3?

A．Redoing is unavoidable despite thoughtful questions.

B．Decisions made in a hurry may turn out to be wrong.

C．Better questions can surely bring desirable outcomes.

D．More attention should be paid to making conclusions.

4. What might the author continue talking about?

A．Proper questions that should be raised.	B．Important goals that we are to achieve.
C．Right kinds of answers to the questions.	D．Ways to expand our view of the problem.

9 . It was just after 17:00 on a mid-September evening at a historical Church in Harlem, New York City Mostly the low-income black neighborhood sat at dining tables. In front of them was a menu listing three courses, which they only saw on TV. Each dish was prepared with “leftover” ingredients (食材), offered free of charge and placed alongside a blue card that read “you are loved” in hand-written script.

This is one of 14 community centers created around the world in cities like Milan, Paris, Mérida, Lima, Sydney and now New York through three-Michelin starred chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project. He started the project in 2016 with his wife, Lara Gilmore, to help fight the global problem of food waste by using ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away by suppliers and to give socially and economically vulnerable people access to high quality meals.

Partnering with architects, artists and community leaders, the project is transforming spaces, which are not fully taken advantage of, such as churches and even a historical home into intentionally designed cultural centers equipped with kitchens, dining rooms and other facilities that help create a sense of well-being, connection and inclusion.

When I asked Bottura why he created such thoughtful meals within beautifully appointed spaces for the low-income, he told me that everyone deserves respect and beauty, and of course, healthy food. “They come in and are completely lost because they’re not used to coming into beautiful places like this. But once they’re here, they realize that this place is their place. It’s not my place,” he said.

Bottura’s philosophy is one that comes from the heart. T-shirts worn by volunteers at his community centers say “cooking is an act of love”, and he approaches the food served there with as much care as he does at his restaurants, probably even more, since the diners are extremely stressed and need healthy food to feel better. Bottura insists that it’s important to change the language around the food served in his community centers.

1. Why does the author describe such a scene in the first paragraph?

A．To introduce Bottura’s project.

B．To show the appeal of the dishes.

C．To emphasize the warm atmosphere.

D．To explain how the event is organized.

2. According to the text, which of the following statements is correct?

A．The dining centers were all transformed from churches.

B．Bottura started the project to practice his cooking skills.

C．The diners felt quite at home when coming in the centers.

D．The low-income can enjoy high quality food at the center.

3. Which of the following best describes Massimo Bottura?

A．Skilled and strict.	B．Brave and influential.
C．Caring and considerate.	D．Wealthy and humorous.

4. What fundamental philosophy does Massimo Bottura express?

A．Respect and beauty are for all.	B．Beautiful places inspire respect.
C．Cooking should be a profession.	D．Community centers bring people together.

10 . At The Rachael Ray Foundation (RRF), we’re pretty big animal lovers. As a part of our work, we supply a wide variety of organizations that do good for animals, from rescue to care and more. Get to know a few of them and the work we do together.

Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team

RRF helped enable Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) to purchase a new and bigger plane for its rescue missions which bring animals from danger to safety. Whether it be flying dogs in overcrowded shelters to new homes, saving animals caught in the path of natural disasters, or bringing supplies to shelters in need, the brave PAART pilots are always ready to help.

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) works to find and train shelter dogs who have the talent and drive to become search and rescue animals. RRF supports SDF’s efforts to identify and transform rescued dogs into rescuers, to provide lifetime care for these dogs and to find homes for all dogs who enter the SDF training program.

Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants

This is a program administered by Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) to support Best Friends’ network partners in their lifesaving efforts. The money has been awarded to organizations across the country to fund initiatives such as adoption drives and shelter intake prevention efforts.

North Shore Animal League America Disaster Relief Grants

This program, administered by North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), provides money for animal welfare organizations impacted by disasters. RRF is proud to help NSALA in its efforts to identify needs in disaster situations and provide targeted, effective relief.

1. What is special about PAART?

A．It provides necessities for animals in need.	B．It conducts animal rescue missions by plane.
C．It is supported by the Rachael Ray Foundation.	D．It assists in finding adopters for rescued animals.

2. Which organization is devoted to training shelter animals to do rescue work?

A．PAART.

B．SDF.

C．BFAS.

D．NSALA.

3. What do the last two programs have in common?

A．They both strongly promote animal adoption.

B．They both offer training programmes for all dogs.

C．They are administered by Best Friends Animal Society.

D．They both financially assist animal welfare initiatives.