1 . As a speaker of 10 languages I know the benefits of speaking more than one language. To start with, we need to dispel (消除) four common misconceptions about language learning.

You have to have a gift for learning languages.

No, you don’t.     1     In Sweden and Holland most people speak more than one language. They can’t just all be gifted at languages. In language learning it is attitude, not aptitude (天赋) that determines success.

    2    

Some immigrants to North America never learn to speak more than broken English. Yet we meet people in other countries who speak flawless English. With the Internet, language content is available to anyone with a computer.     3    

To learn a language you need formal classroom instruction.

Classrooms may be economical to run and a great place to meet others. They have the weight of history and tradition behind them. Unfortunately, a classroom is an inefficient place to learn a language.     4     A majority of school kids graduate unable to communicate in languages that they study for 10 or more years.

I would love to learn but I don't have the time.

How about the time you spend waiting in line or going for a walk? Why not use that time to listen to a language on your iPad? Once you get started, even 10 or 15 minutes a day will soon grow to 30 minutes a day, or one hour.     5     As I do, you will find the time.

A．That’s my experience.

B．Anyone who wants to, can learn.

C．Where you live is not a problem.

D．You need to speak in order to learn.

E．You have to live where the language is spoken.

F．The more students in the class, the more inefficient it is.

G．We simply have to change the way we go about teaching languages.

2 . High school is difficult for everyone whether you want to admit it or not. You are going through an awkward time. But joining a club will be beneficial to you.    1    .

Meeting new people

Joining a club is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to the school.     2    . Even if you are the most different person, you are supposed to develop a relationship with at least one person in the club.

College applications

    3    . going and trying new things is something that looks real well on any application. Being known as outgoing is a very highly looked at trait, and it shows that you are willing to put yourself out there, be determined, and best of all, try new things.

    4    

Most teens go to schools, then come home and spend the rest of the day in front of the television or phone, but activities prohibit this. Teens are also very impressionable and if they fall into the wrong crowd, they could fall into consequences such as drug use, or other problems. Clubs are a great way to spend time with good people.

Long term benefits

Things such as meeting and speaking to new people, keeping and eye on the time, and being organized are things you will use every single day of your lives.     5    . but they will all trace back to the moments and skills you learned in your high school club.

A．Good use of your time

B．Learning more knowledge

C．Here is why joining a club is beneficial

D．Another benefit of joining a club is to ensure that you get to a top college

E．You will use these skills in different settings whether you realize it or not

F．Another really nice thing is that it looks really good on college applications

G．Joining a club forces you to interact with peers that have similar interests as you

3 . Some interesting places in Barcelona

Barcelona is now Europe’s sixth most visited city. If you’ve never visited it before, a plan to go there is worth making because there’s so much to see. The following will definitely leave a deep impression on the first-timers in Barcelona.

Grab a fresh snack at La Boqueria Market

Barcelona’s biggest market is found right in the middle of the famous La Rambla. Its central location means that it’s always packed with people, so prepare to push your way through the stands! The selection and quality of ingredients are excellent. Grab a milk shake and get lost in the crowds.

Look down on the city from the majestic Park Guell

The mosaic-covered buildings of Park Guell have come to be the postcard photo of Barcelona! The park itself is remarkably beautiful and has one of the best views of the whole city. The best way to reach Park Guell from the city centre is to take Bus 24 from Placa Catalunya. Some areas of the park are free, while the best pats require you to buy a ticket.

Appreciate 4,000 original Picassos at the Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum in Barcelona showcases one of the most extensive Picasso collections in the world, with a particular highlight on much of his early work. Picasso spent his adolescent years in Barcelona, and it is the place where he developed his artistic training. The Museum is located in the heart of the Old Town, in the very streets where the young Picasso lived his Barcelona life.

Take a tour of historic Camp Nou

The second biggest association football stadium in the world is home to one of the most historic clubs of all time. A tour at Camp Nou includes access to the Camp Nou Museum where you will be able to see 22 Liga and 4 Champions League trophies in the same room. Explore an area solely dedicated to Barcelona’s hero, Leo Messi.

1. What can you do at La Boqueria Market?

A．Buy souvenirs for friends.	B．Enjoy freshly-made food.
C．Meet the footballer, Messi.	D．Buy postcards in the market.

2. Who might be interested in Camp Nou?

A．Those who like beautiful scenery.	B．Those who like western paintings.
C．Those who are interested in football.	D．Those eager to taste delicious food.

3. What is the main purpose of the text?

A．To advertise for a grand park.	B．To attract more visitors to Barcelona.
C．To introduce a famous artist Picasso.	D．To praise delicious snacks in Barcelona.

4 . Fleanor Love knows that weddings create a lot of leftover flowers. That means more opportunities for her to collect after-wedding bouquets (花束) and give them to her lonely hospital _______, many of whom don’t often have visitors, let alone expensive _______.

The flowers are still in good shape, and the patients are pleased to have them. “I was so _______ that I cried,” said patient Connie Melzer, who was recovering from a heart problem when Love walked into her room with a bouquet in early 2020.

Love worked at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital as a(n) _______ student. She wondered how she could help _______ the patients’ suffering besides learning how to treat them as a student doctor.

“One of the _______ of being a medical student is that it can be very difficult to _______ to the care team,” said Love. “You are there as a learner, who doesn’t have as much knowledge as doctors. But you want to _______ your patients. How can I at this stage in my training make a(n) _______ for them?”

In 2019, she started The Simple Sunflower in Richmond, and so far has ________ more than 760 bouquets to patients. She brought fellow students and other people into her project, and now has more than 200 ________ on the email list.

When Love began the project, she called businesses such as wedding venues (场馆) and florists and asked them what events were scheduled. She then reached out to brides and grooms to ask them if they had ________ for their flowers after the big day.

For each wedding, she organized a team of eight people who helped ________ the flowers when the party was over and then spent time carrying them to individual patients.

People beyond the VCU community have heard about Love’s project and become part of it. “Once the word got out, people around the city started ________ us,” Love said. She wanted to bring the project to more cities and maybe open branches at other medical schools.

“I feel ________ when I see the patients who receive our bouquets,” she said. “It reminds me why we do what we do.”

1.

A．patients

B．cleaners

C．doctors

D．nurses

2.

A．cards

B．fruits

C．flowers

D．cakes

3.

A．tired

B．moved

C．worried

D．bored

4.

A．art

B．law

C．engineering

D．medical

5.

A．change

B．accept

C．improve

D．reduce

6.

A．dreams

B．skills

C．challenges

D．exams

7.

A．listen

B．contribute

C．respond

D．adapt

8.

A．help

B．check

C．study

D．guide

9.

A．difference

B．choice

C．impression

D．decision

10.

A．divided

B．thrown

C．delivered

D．applied

11.

A．customers

B．volunteers

C．managers

D．teachers

12.

A．means

B．goals

C．efforts

D．plans

13.

A．pick up

B．hold up

C．make up

D．give up

14.

A．greeting

B．contacting

C．trusting

D．considering

15.

A．stressed

B．confident

C．relaxed

D．satisfied

6 . 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。

A little exercise is better than none

Exercise is good for us. It reduces the risk of dying from all causes, including cancer and heart disease. This is according to the World Health Organisation. But many people who work on weekdays have little time for exercise.

So, they might try to do something to increase their heart rates over the weekend go for a long run, take a bike ride, hike in the mountains or do a strenuous chore around the house, such as raking leaves , shoveling snow or digging a garden.

We sometimes call people who exercise only on Saturdays and Sundays “weekend warriors (战士)”. But is it healthy to avoid exercise during the workweek and then try to fit it all in during the weekend?

A new study suggests that, yes, it is healthy: Even weekend warriors may reduce their risk of cancer and cardiovascular (心血管的) disease.

Australian researchers at the University of Sydney conducted the study. It took place over a nine-year period.

During that time, the researchers looked at the self-reported exercise habits and health examinations of more than 63,000 adults in England and Scotland. Then they connected that information to mortality—or, death—records.

The researchers found that people who exercised only one or two days a week improved their chances of living longer than people who did not exercise at all. Even those who are very overweight—or, obese—could extend their lives by exercising a couple of days per week. Exercises included playing sports and taking a brisk walk.

First, let’s look at cancer. When compared to those who did not exercise at all , weekend warriors had an 18 percent lower risk of dying from cancer.

As for cardiovascular disease, weekend warriors had a 40 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease than inactive people, or so-called “couch potatoes”. Couch potatoes are people who don’t exercise. They simply sit all day like potatoes.

In other words, their health improves even if they don’t meet the suggested weekly amount of physical activity. However, to be in the best health, Stamatakis says, more exercise is better.

The WHO suggests that the average adult get at least 150 minutes of moderate (中等的) to intense activity per week. For the best results, the organisation suggests 75 minutes per week of vigorous (高强度的) physical activity.

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