1 . Although most empty plastic bottles are thrown, there are actually many other ways you can reuse them other than drinking.     1    . Here are some interesting tips to use with empty plastic bottles.

Cut off the biscuits

When making biscuits, did you just realize you didn’t have any tools to cut them? You just need a small or large plastic bottle depending on your needs. First cut the bottle into half.     2    .

Separate eggs

Do you find it challenging to separate eggs?    3    . Break the eggs into a bowl. Remove the lid, press the bottle, put the ends into the egg yolk (蛋黄) and stop the pressure. This way, the egg yolk will be taken into the bottle while the egg white will remain on the plate. In this way, separating eggs isn’t a challenging problem.

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Want to remove flies in your garden safely? Use plastic bottles. Cut the bottle into half and place a sweet syrup (糖浆) at the bottom. Then place the top in the bottom so that the bottle mouth faces down. The fly will be attracted to the smell and fly into the bottle hole. Once in the bottle, the fly will climb through a narrow opening without thinking about how to get out and eventually dies.

Air conditioner

Sometimes, the fan removes hot air and does not cool the room but now we have a solution!     5     Then, place the bottle with ice on the floor for a high fan. Put the fan behind the bottle and the fan will blow the cold air as the bottle with ice causes the temperature to be lower.

A．The trap

B．The harm of flies

C．Pour the water out from the large bottles

D．You can solve this problem with plastic bottles

E．Fill two large bottles with water and turn into ice

F．And then you just take one of two parts to cut the cookies

G．They allow you to recycle creatively for a variety of purposes

2 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Casey Ryan works in a well-known newspaper as a famous photographer. After work, he likes to take an adventure in the wildness and take some photos. Whenever photographer Casey heads into the wildness, he brings along his drone (无人机) to take some photographs from a bird’s eye view.

Having the drone with him on a recent trip to the Willamette National Forest in the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon saved his and another person’s lives.

That day, Casey was driving through the Willamette National Forest. When he arrived at his destination, he began to use his drone to take many photos, and the beautiful places made him excited. These photos made him feel a strong sense of achievement.

With a good harvest, he began to drive home. On the way home, he came across a stranger whose car was stuck. At that time, Casey was still in the deep forest. Casey volunteered to help get it out without hesitation. Unluckily, he got his own car stuck in a ditch (沟) while trying to help, leaving both people in trouble with no cell phone service for miles around.

“I am so sorry for making your car stuck here. What can we do now?” the stranger said with anxiety.

“Don’t worry! Let’s think it over! Maybe I can call my wife for help,” Casey said.

“But here is too out-of-the-way. It is surely no cell phone service. How can we call for help?” the stranger said disappointedly.

Just as they were wandering, Casey immediately recalled a movie he’d seen recently in which a character typed some messages in the phone and used a drone to lift his phone high enough to catch cell phone service in a similar situation. When the stranger heard the idea, he felt pleasantly surprised. Just right, Casey had a drone. Casey walked quickly to his car.

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。

Casey pulled out the drone and took out his phone.

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Nearly an hour after the messages were sent out to his wife, the rescuers arrived.

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3 . Florida is a desirable place to retire because of the suitable cost of living and location close to the beach. In addition, it has provided different kinds of services to support the retirement community. Here are some best Florida cities for retirement.

Miami

Population: about 605,800

Share of population age 65+: 18.2%

Median monthly rent: about $1,500

Miami has higher housing and costly health care, so seniors retiring in Miami need to face the higher cost of living. However, it offers retirees plenty of activities. It’s more expensive, but the rich cultural experience, dining, shopping, and health care services are top-tier.

Fort Myers
Population: about 752,200
Share of population age 65+: 28.4%
Median monthly rent: about $1,300

Fort Myers scored well on the desirability and happiness metrics (指标). Many retirees are able to comfortably afford a home, which frees up retirement income for other important expenses. Seniors in Fort Myers can create a relaxing beach retirement lifestyle, even on a limited budget.

Tallahassee
Population: about 382,700
Share of population age 65+: 14.6%
Median monthly rent: about $1,000

Tallahassee has four clear seasons, and its short winters are colder than the state’s coastal areas. Housing is more affordable here than in other Florida cities. Retirees can take classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida, or enjoy one of Tallahassee’s many museums, historic sites and parks.

Ocala
Population: about 370,000
Share of population age 65+: 28.5%
Median monthly rent: about $990

This equestrian (马术) town is best known for award-winning horses. Retirees can attend horse shows and equestrian events and enjoy regular horseback rides. Ocala’s inexpensive housing makes it easy to relocate to the area. The Ocala National Forest has hundreds of lakes, rivers and springs where you can swim and fish.

1. What is an advantage of Miami?

A．It offers services in a wide variety.	B．It gives the suitable cost of living.
C．It provides discount housing.	D．It organizes volunteer activities.

2. Which is the best if retirees want to get education after retiring?

A．Miami.

B．Fort Myers.

C．Tallahassee.

D．Ocala.

3. What can retirees do in Ocala?

A．Create a beach retirement lifestyle.	B．Explore the depth of the forest.
C．Visit many historic sites.	D．Take part in equestrian events.

4 . An Inuit-developed app, named SIKU after the Inuktitut for “sea ice”, allows local communities from Alaska to Greenland to connect traditional knowledge with scientific data to track changes in the environment, and make decisions about how to manage wildlife.

A group of Inuit elders and hunters from Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, thought up the idea for SIKU more than ten years ago to document and understand the changing sea ice they were seeing in southeastern Hudson Bay. The group turned to the local non-profit Arctic Eider Society (AES) to develop a web-based platform (平台).

Over the years, SIKU has developed, and recently, the elders saw that the platform could help address a familiar challenge: sharing knowledge with younger people who often have their noses in their phones. In 2019, SIKU was reintroduced as a full-fledged (全面发展的) social network — a platform where members can post photos and notes about wildlife sightings, hunts, sea ice conditions and more. The posts tell stories of hunting and traveling; the impacts of climate change and industrial activity; and the traditions, diets and illnesses of local animals.

Inuit communities are already using the app to inform important decisions. In 2021, for example, elders in Sanikiluaq were worried that the local reindeer (驯鹿) population had reduced, so the Hunters and Trappers Association used SIKU to survey hunters and look at recent reported harvest rates. The information led the association to close the hunt for a short time to reduce pressure on the population and to reintroduce hunting slowly when the number of reindeer increased.

Traditionally, Inuit communities shared this information orally (口头上地). “We have lived in the environment for centuries and know about the wildlife. Now armed with SIKU, information is documented in a way that other people will understand. The advantage of SIKU is that it’s part science and part Inuit knowledge and it supports community-driven research,” says Lucassie Arragutainaq, a co-founder of AES.

1. What was the purpose of developing SIKU in the beginning?

A．To raise money for AES.	B．To pass on Inuit tradition.
C．To attract more visitors to Inuit communities.	D．To record and learn about the changing sea ice.

2. Why is reindeer mentioned in paragraph 4?

A．To further prove the role of SIKU.

B．To advise people to pay more attention to SIKU.

C．To call on visitors and locals to protect reindeer.

D．To tell the benefits of the Hunters and Trappers Association.

3. What is the attitude of Lucassie Arragutainaq toward SIKU?

A．Doubtful.

B．Worried.

C．Puzzled.

D．Supportive.

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

A．SIKU: Overcoming Environmental Challenges

B．SIKU: Informing Decision Of Local Communities

C．SIKU: Joining Traditional Wisdom To Modern Technology

D．SIKU: Advantages Over Other Local Social Media Platforms

5 . How many times have you heard that reducing stress is important for good health? But stress isn’t always the enemy. In fact, research suggests some is actually good for you, with possible benefits ranging from better brain function to healthier aging.

Firstly, it’s ubiquitous: Research suggests people feel at least some stress on 90% of their days. When stress worsens for a long time and can’t be solved, it can cause mental and physical health problems, even raising your risk for conditions like heart disease. But in most cases, a stress response (反应) is important. It can help you get through a hard time or even escape physical danger. And, when stress is managed well, it can lead to better health and happiness in the future.

Stress can be damaging — but proper amount of stress can be helpful, according to Assaf Oshri, a professor at the University of Georgia. Oshri says, “Resilience (适应力) comes from your interactions (相互作用) with the environment. If people don’t experience any stress, they may not build up resilience. If they experience too much, their happiness may suffer. But there seems to be a balance between the two, where stress improves mental health and helps people recover from difficult situations.”

When people face pressure, some approaches can also be taken to deal with it. Playing sports can help to find a balance in the face of stress, according to some experts. Turning to loved ones during tough times is important too. And if you can, remind yourself that stress is a difficult but necessary part of life.

“You can’t choose exactly what happens to you, but you can choose your response in the moment,” Jonathan Rush, a professor at the University of Victoria in Canada, says. “Having the idea that you can overcome things, you can grow from things; whatever happens, you will have a path forward — that’s what matters most.”

1. What does the underlined word “ubiquitous” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Special.

B．Interesting.

C．Popular.

D．Common.

2. What benefit does proper pressure bring to people according to Oshri?

A．It can help people know their physical danger.

B．It can promote people’s mental health.

C．It can help people keep a balance between life and work.

D．It can increase people's interactions with each other.

3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The ways to deal with stress.	B．The influence of sports on stress.
C．The approaches of having a happy life.	D．The key to avoiding challenging times.

4. According to Rush, what is most important when facing stress?

A．Explaining what happened.	B．Having a positive response.
C．Relying on your loved ones.	D．Learning from others' experiences.

6 . A father who wants to help make a city one of the most autism (孤独症) — friendly places in the UK is creating a network of signs to help non-verbal (非言语的) children communicate in public spaces.

Dan Harris, from Peterborough, whose son Joshie is autistic, has gained funding for 100 picture boards in the city. They help people communicate through images. He said, “We no longer want autism to be hidden.” The communication boards include symbols representing common words and phrases that allow non-verbal people to communicate how they are feeling and what they want to do.

The idea for the picture boards came from Mr Harris' son, Joshie, who points to pictures on an electronic tablet (平板电脑) to communicate. Mr Harris said, “He is a very clever little boy, but because he is non-verbal, he has to communicate using different methods. This communication board truly gives him a voice.”

Mr Harris got funding for the first communication board last year. Now government money has been secured through Peterborough City Council to create a network across the city and Mr Harris would like it to go further. “This is a proof of concept. There are about 3,000 autistic people in Peterborough and it's important that the needs of that community are met.” He said he wanted to see the boards introduced across Britain and in other countries. The boards cost £6,000 and are funded through a combination (结合) of charity donations and local government funding.

Mr Harris, who is also the founder of the charity Neurodiversity in Business, which works to raise more awareness, said, “This board is extremely important because it doesn't just help non-verbal people communicate, but it also promotes discussions.” He also said that autism acceptance can only come after autism awareness.

1. Why did Dan Harris create the communication boards in Peterborough?

A．To raise funds for charities.	B．To promote autism awareness.
C．To help non-verbal individuals communicate.	D．To educate the public on special words.

2. How did Dan Harris get the idea for communication boards?

A．His wife first expressed the idea to him.	B．He was greatly inspired by his son.
C．He learned the idea from an electronic tablet.	D．He was affected by other autistic people.

3. From which of the following is the communication boards funded?

A．Donations from local businesses.

B．Government funding and charity contributions.

C．Money collecting events organized by the community.

D．Contributions from-Neurodiversity in Business.

4. Which words best describe Dan Harris?

A．Patient and rich.	B．Humorous and brave.
C．Creative and kind.	D．Honest and determined.

7 . Classical Music

Voice of Vienna Symphony Orchestra (维也纳之声交响乐团), Austria has excellent musicians from all over the world. They have accompanied many world famous musicians and singers. They are coming to Dongying again. Come and enjoy their wonderful performances!

Place: Snow Lotus (莲花) Theatre        Time: 19:30 — 21:00 (or so)

Price: Six levels, from ¥480 to ¥50        Dates: 1 — 2 May

Tel: 6090555

A Mini Marathon (5km)

On May 8, 2018, “China Wanda 2018 Yellow River Estuary (Dongying) International Marathon will be held. At the same time, a mini Marathon (5km) will be held, too. All the citizens who were born before May 8, 2008 are encouraged to register.

Registration place:                                 Registration time:

Dongying National Fitness Center        8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Entry fee: ¥30 (students free)               1:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.

Tel: 8097628 Registration                      Dates: 2 — 27 Mar.

Tango Dancing

Tango is fun and easy to learn. Yang Yi, a famous Chinese Tango dancer will come and show you how to do it. Are you ready? Take your partners, go and dance till you drop.

Place: Dongying Art Troupe (团)                  Time: 8: 00 p.m. — 12: 00 p.m.

Price: ¥150 (including some drinks)             Dates: Every Saturday in May

Tel: 8331644

Dining-Sushi (寿司) Chef in Town

Sushi is getting really big in Dongying. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous sushi’ artist is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few women chefs in Japan. She will be here with you at Sushi Scene.

Place: Sushi Scene in Dongying Hotel          Time: Lunch time

Price: ¥200 (taste sushi without pay)          Dates: 1 — 31 May

Tel: 8062999

1. If you want to book a ticket for the activity at 7:30 p.m. on 1 May, you may call ______.

A．8062999

B．8097628

C．8331644

D．6090555

2. If you want to take part in the Mini Marathon, you must ______.

A．exercise at Dongying National Fitness Center	B．be over ten years old
C．pay ¥200	D．register before March

3. If you like dancing, you can go to ______.

A．Snow Lotus Theatre	B．Dongying National Fitness Center
C．Dongying Art Troupe	D．Sushi Scene in Dongying Hotel

8 . World famous physicist Stephen Hawking died peacefully at his home in Cambridge on March 14th, 2018.

Hawking was born in Oxford, England on January 8th, 1942. He went to school in a small city near London. As he himself admitted, he wasn’t very serious about studying. He did very little work, he was never top of his class. However, he still achieved good marks. After leaving school, Hawking first went to Oxford University to study physics. Then he went to Cambridge University to study cosmology (宇宙学).

At the age of 21, Hawking noticed something wrong with him. He had a bad illness that stopped him from moving and talking. He couldn’t communicate except by blinking (眨眼). He sat on a wheelchair with a computer by his side. To communicate with others, he moved two fingers to control the computer’s mouse. He chose his words from the screen, which were then spoken by a voice synthesizer (音响合成器). “I’ve had the disease for most of my life,” Hawking once said, “Yet it has not stopped me from being successful at my work.”

Although Hawking was a disabled man, he made great achievements. He received many awards and prizes for his work, including the Albert Einstein Award—the highest achievement in physics.

Hawking worked at Cambridge University as a professor. His story shows that nobody, however bad their situation is, should lose hope. “Life is not fair,” he once said, “You just have to do the best you can in your own situation.”

1. How old was Stephen Hawking when he passed away?

A．86.

B．76.

C．58.

D．90.

2. During studying in a small city near London, we know that ______.

A．Stephen Hawking was the best student of his class

B．Stephen Hawking didn’t work hard at his lessons

C．Stephen Hawking began to study cosmology

D．Stephen Hawking didn’t get high marks

3. What happened to Stephen Hawking when he was 21?

A．There was something wrong with his head.

B．He couldn’t even blink to communicate except by moving fingers.

C．He could neither talk nor move.

D．He had a car accident.

4. How did Stephen Hawking communicate with others after the bad illness?

A．By mouth.	B．By body languages.
C．By writing letters with his hands.	D．By a voice synthesizer.

9 . Neerja wakes up at 7 o’clock. She finds that she has a birthday cap over her head. She’s both ________ and confused. “Is it my birthday today? But it is in August …” She ________ her phone. It shows August 27, her birthday.

Things are getting more and more ________ for her. In a few seconds, her family ________ the room with a huge cake box. She is almost ________ about it.

She comes forward to ________ the cake, and as she opens the box, everything becomes ________ at once. The box has a joker mask with “April Fool!” written on it. With loud laughter, they make her ________ that she’s been tricked (欺骗). Now Neerja owns the title of “FOOL OF THE YEAR”. And if she doesn’t want the ________, she has to pass it to someone else.

On her way to school, she continuously ________ about how to add a member to the “fool’s chain (链)” till she sees Hari. A(n)________ comes to her mind. She says, “Hello, Hari! The class teacher called you to her office. She wants you to be the new class monitor (班长).” After some time, she sees him coming back ________. She realizes that she has made a huge mistake.

She goes to him and says, “I’m really sorry. I just ________ to pass the title ‘FOOL OF THE YEAR’ to someone else”. “‘FOOL OF THE YEAR’... what’s that?” he asks curiously. Neerja can’t help ________ his innocent (天真的) question. Hari laughs too. Though they are both now members of the “chain of fools”, they are happy that this chain is the beginning of their ________ too.

1.

A．angry

B．surprised

C．calm

D．relaxed

2.

A．checks

B．sells

C．repairs

D．answers

3.

A．difficult

B．important

C．discouraging

D．unclear

4.

A．clean

B．find

C．enter

D．book

5.

A．worried

B．certain

C．honest

D．careful

6.

A．cut

B．buy

C．make

D．store

7.

A．boring

B．special

C．possible

D．understandable

8.

A．realize

B．remember

C．imagine

D．regret

9.

A．cake

B．gift

C．phone

D．title

10.

A．forgets

B．hears

C．lies

D．thinks

11.

A．dream

B．idea

C．question

D．message

12.

A．patiently

B．sadly

C．nervously

D．hopefully

13.

A．failed

B．refused

C．managed

D．wanted

14.

A．looking into

B．talking about

C．laughing at

D．dealing with

15.

A．training

B．studies

C．friendship

D．problems

10 . If an artist normally gets $200,000 for a public show, then they would probably ________ (收费) $300,000 for a private event, although there is no set price. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)