1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does Lydia like to do in her spare time?

A．Go camping.

B．Stay with her family.

C．See foreign films.

2. What do we learn about David?

A．He hates camping.

B．He likes outdoor activities.

C．He lives near the Boundary Waters.

3. How does David find photography?

A．Boring.

B．Difficult.

C．Interesting.

4. What are the speakers going to do this weekend?

A．Visit the art gallery.

B．Take a photography class.

C．Hold a photography exhibit.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the talk mainly about?

A．TV programs.

B．Sports competitions.

C．Entertainment activities.

2. What time is it now?

A．8:20 am.

B．8:40 am.

C．9:00 am.

3. How is the weather today?

A．Cloudy.

B．Rainy.

C．Sunny.

4. What do we know about the movie?

A．It is free of charge.

B．It will start at 9:00 pm.

C．It will be showed in the Ship’s Gym.

3 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long will it take the speakers to go to the club by car?

A．About an hour.

B．About half an hour.

C．About 10 minutes.

2. What is the woman going to do in the Students’ Club?

A．Have a swim.

B．Play basketball.

C．Do some running.

3. Where will the speakers meet?

A．At the school gate.

B．At the man’s home.

C．At the club.

4 . A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test scores. Using data from the North Carolina Education Research Data Center, the researchers tracked 2.8 million public school students in North Carolina from 2001 to 2018 and measured their exposure to PM2.5 found in polluted air. While previous research has shown negative effects on academic performance, it has relied on relatively small or less representative samples. “The biggest strength of this study is that we tracked every student in North Carolina in those years, for the whole time period that they were in the public schools,” said Emma Zang, coauthor of the study.

The study also finds that test scores of ethnic minorities and girls are disproportionately (不成比例地) impacted by PM2.5 levels. “Females and ethnic minorities face sexism and racism,” said Zang. “There are a lot of policies that are not friendly towards them. So, when they’re exposed to the same level of air pollution, they don’t have the resources to lessen the negative influences.” More privileged populations, however, might have more resources that allow them to live in a better environment, such as in houses with air purifiers.

“The level of PM2.5 pollution in the US is relatively low, but students living in areas below the current air quality standard of annual PM2.5 concentration are still negatively impacted by air pollution when it comes to their test scores,” said Zang. “We should aim to strengthen the annual PM2.5 standard to better protect our children.”

Air pollution is known to contribute to disease and death, and it also negatively affects students’ academic performance even at low levels of pollution. The subsequent studies, the researchers said, would involve looking at whether the findings hold true in different areas, and also the reasons behind the ethnic and sexual differences.

1. What’s the greatest advantage of the study?

A．Tracking each student for 18 years.	B．Collecting more comprehensive data.
C．Measuring students’ PM2.5 exposure precisely.	D．Building links between air pollution and test scores.

2. According to Zang, ethnic minorities and girls ________.

A．benefit from current policies on PM2.5 pollution

B．have the lowest test scores due to their identities

C．lack resources to reduce the impact of air pollution

D．suffer from educational inequalities owing to their background

3. What’s Zang doing in paragraph 3?

A．Offering a suggestion.	B．Raising a doubt.
C．Making a comparison.	D．Giving a prediction.

4. What might be the focus of the follow-up studies?

A．Applicability of the findings to other regions.	B．Ways to address racial and sexual differences.
C．Long-term impacts of air pollution on children.	D．Establishment of PM2.5 standard fit for children.

5 . Edinburgh is famous for its many museums where you can learn its rich history.

Museum on the Mound

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s city center, this appealing museum takes a fresh look at money — and much, much more. You will see coins and banknotes from over the ages, including the first Scottish banknote printed in 1727. There are also interesting interactive displays and you can even try your hand at opening a safe!

The Writers’ Museum

It is housed in the beautiful Lady Stair’s House, a category A listed building. The collection celebrates the legacy (遗产) of Scotland’s literary contributions, with special emphasis given to Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Burns. The museum is home to numerous paintings, books and manuscripts (手稿), and you can also see Burns’ writing desk and Scott’s chess set.

Our Dynamic Earth

It celebrates the beauty of the earth via technology. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience earthquakes, the ocean floor, ice ages and mountains by the use of computer software. Particularly interesting is the “tour” around the eleven Earthscapes. It is educational fun for the whole family and can serve as a good introduction to concepts surrounding the formation of the planet and the creatures we share the earth with.

National Museum of Scotland

The diverse collections here include the history of Scotland with exhibitions of international interest. The natural world, science and technology, discoveries, art, and world cultures are all explored. There are interactive elements and activities to suit children of all ages, including science experiments and musical instruments.

1. Which might be the most attractive to finance majors?

A．Our Dynamic Earth.	B．Museum on the Mound.
C．The Writers’ Museum.	D．National Museum of Scotland.

2. What do The Writers’ Museum and National Museum of Scotland have in common?

A．They have an artistic atmosphere.	B．They have interactive exhibits.
C．They provide hands-on activities.	D．They showcase world cultures.

3. What can you do at Our Dynamic Earth?

A．Play with your family.	B．Tour the world virtually.
C．Design computer software.	D．Learn about ancient creatures.

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of teaching a young couple to dive (潜水) in Thailand on one of my favorite reefs (礁). The weather conditions were perfect, with mild currents and excellent sight of the beautiful ocean and the bright, vivid corals. Even with their masks on, I could see the smiles on my students’ faces.

The dive couldn’t have gone better. However, things changed as we made our way back to the boat. As we swam back along the reef, I noticed the current (水流) changing. As it did, huge quantities of trash and plastic began to flood the area. I saw small reef fish swimming amongst the straws, plastic bags and other bits of rubbish. I noticed that some of the fish were pecking away (啄) at the plastic. By the time we got back onboard the boat, there were bits of plastic floating all around us. It looked more like a trash site than the ocean.

When I got home, the first thing I did was to go online and research plastic pollution in the ocean. I was surprised to find out that over the past decade, divers and beach lovers have seen a lot of changes in the oceans. Even very remote locations were suddenly filled with plastic and other chemicals. Plastics were entering our oceans at an alarming rate—up to 12 million tons each year. This huge amount of plastic was wreaking havoc (破坏) not only on the environment, but also on the marine animals that lived in the ocean, such as sea turtles and sea birds. Some of them were sadly mistaking the pieces of plastic for food. Pollution has brought our oceans to the point of disaster, and unless we make a great change, then our oceans and all of its living things, will be at risk.

Since that unforgettable plastic-polluted dive, I have become an ocean supporter and spend my days trying to get the message out there about just how harmful ocean pollution is, not only to marine life, but also to mankind.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Then the idea came to me: I could appeal to my fellow divers to take action.

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I decided to take it a step further to try and stop those companies producing single-use plastics.

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7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What happened to Dolly Parton in school?

A．She moved to Nashville.

B．Her father paid the teacher with a bag of corn.

C．Her classmates prevented her from performing in a TV show.

2. What was Dolly Parton’s first job?

A．Singing.

B．Writing songs.

C．Starting a business.

3. How do people always recognize Dolly Parton?

A．By her hair.

B．By her clothing.

C．By her voice.

4. What does the speaker want the listeners to do with this information?

A．Take notes for a test.

B．Be encouraged to find out more.

C．Memorize the details.

8 . 根据语境,选择下框中的单词或短语,必要时用正确的形式填空。框中有两个多余的单词或短语。

award     approach     take over     come up with Achilles’ heel       pull one’s leg     have a great influence on

1. When he graduated, Harper ________ the prize for his invention.
2. Different students have different learning habits, which I think ________ their learning efficiency (效率).
3. Don’t believe him, he was only ________.
4. With the spring ________, the land is decorated with colorful flowers.
5. With a little thought and reflection you can ________ a clothing style that truly reflects who you are.

9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the speaker from?

A．A small town well-known for its natural beauty.

B．A large city with many places of interest.

C．A small village where everyone knows everyone.

2. Where do many people in the speaker’s hometown work?

A．They work locally.

B．They work overseas.

C．They work in big cities.

3. What kind of life do people in the speaker’s home town lead?

A．A busy life.

B．A hard life.

C．A relaxed life.

4. What is the speaker’s home town rich in?

A．Mineral resources

B．Water resources.

C．Forest resources.

10 . 根据语境，选择下框中的单词或短语，替换句中划线部分，使之意思一致。提醒：请将所选答案对应的字母序号，填涂到答题卡相应位置。

A. confirmed        B. functions       C. thirsty       D. traditions     E. encouraged      F. performed   G. now that     H. absorbed in   I. belong to       J. feeling of comfort

1. We can tell everyone else since the children have known the result. ________
2. To our relief, the missing child returned home several days later, tired but healthy. ________
3. It has been proved that they will leave their hometown for Canada. ________
4. Greatly inspired by my English teacher, I decided to act as a voluntary teacher. ________
5. The four countries that are parts of the United Kingdom work together in some areas. ________
6. The new software works as a virtual assistant and helps users manage their schedules and tasks. ________
7. He played an important part in the final, so it was no wonder that he was praised by the coach. ________
8. Devoted to his work, Tom simply forgot to eat and sleep. ________
9. Kate was in a hurry to grow up, eager for knowledge and experience. ________
10. Different ethnic groups have different cultures and customs. ________