1 . Tidying your desk, watering your plants, folding clothes — these household chores (家务) are very common. I often find myself _________ these little chores. If the deadline of a task is coming, I’ll clear up the papers _________ around my office to make me feel not so nervous.

I’m not _________ in this. As facing the influenza (流感), many people _________ finding new interest in looking after their homes as a way of _________ uncertainty. Psychologists (心理学家) say these chores may _________ encourage you to become active.

Little chores may be useful because they occupy the mind, leading us to devote fewer resources to the things that _________ us. We may find household makes us _________ when we finish them, but this depends on where we place our _________.

In a study, researchers __________ 51 participants into two groups. Half of them were encouraged to __________ focus on washing the dishes. “__________ washing the dishes, one should be aware that he is washing the dishes”. Another half only needed to know something __________ how to do washing without being encouraged to focus their awareness on the activity.

Finally, the participants were asked to take a questionnaire about their feelings. Those who had fully engaged with the experience reported a better mood. This included the reduced __________ and even a sense of “inspiration”, as if the simple activity had __________ their minds.

1.

A．enjoying

B．ignoring

C．submitting

D．tolerating

2.

A．disappeared

B．destroyed

C．placed

D．melt

3.

A．expert

B．lucky

C．experienced

D．alone

4.

A．screamed

B．agreed

C．opposed

D．guaranteed

5.

A．opening up

B．caring for

C．dealing with

D．setting up

6.

A．better

B．harder

C．less

D．heavier

7.

A．delight

B．frighten

C．surprise

D．upset

8.

A．crazy

B．disappointed

C．cheerful

D．simple

9.

A．dream

B．attention

C．hope

D．vacation

10.

A．fell

B．divided

C．built

D．got

11.

A．thankfully

B．gracefully

C．slightly

D．fully

12.

A．Unless

B．Why

C．While

D．How

13.

A．about

B．for

C．with

D．by

14.

A．energy

B．pressure

C．argument

D．work

15.

A．closed

B．praised

C．educated

D．refreshed

2 . 假设你是李华，暑假夏令营期间，你校的国际交流生Eric将要寄宿在你家。他发了一封邮件给你询问住宿情况。请给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表示欢迎；
2.介绍住宿条件；
3.期待他的到来。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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3 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Zhang Zeduan’s timeless scroll is a masterwork of Chinese art. The Qingming Scroll, which offers     1     important insight into life in China in the 12th century,    2     (measure) 10.03 inches in height and 17.22 feet in width. Although the scroll is over eight hundred years old, it is in     3     (surprise) good condition.    4     (house) in the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Qingming Scroll is usually displayed flat in a glass case.

The scroll consists     5     three main sections, the first of which     6     (feature) crop fields. A river winds through the landscape and farmers hard at work, presenting a peaceful scene of rural life near Bianjing. Boats sailing in and out of Bianjing can     7     (see) in the second section. The final section pictures hundreds of people from all     8     (walk) of life, including butchers, hairdressers and government officials. The combination of these three sections gives the viewer an idea of what life was like for the people of Bianjing.

At first sight,     9     is shown in the Qingming Scroll appears peaceful and cheerful.    10    , if you inspect the painting carefully, some serious political and social problems are exposed.

4 . When you are storm chasing，most mornings start off in a cheap hotel trying to remember where you ended up the night before. This morning we were in Wichita，Kansas，midway through a project to _________ the dramatic and destructive weather that travels across the middle of the United States every spring.

We loaded the car with our _________, and off we went, driving under cloudless blue skies for hundreds of miles. Then we reached the border of our targeted storm and entered a dark scene of clouds and occasional rain. As we _________ the heart of the storm, we found ourselves _________ with high winds, violent rain, and severe hail (冰雹). Photographer Krystle, at the wheel, sped up to get in front of the storm, but it was moving too _________ . We could _________ keep pace with it.

Then we caught sight of something _________, created by the storm: a rain-wrapped tornado half a mile to our right. The chaotic conditions made it _________ for us to keep it in sight. We lost our cellphone signals and all the data we were desperately _________ for communication. We couldn't see beyond 20 feet. That was when Nick, our expedition (探险) leader and weather expert, called, “We have to flee.” Krystle __________ changed direction, driving the car north onto a country road,__________ the madness of that dangerous chase.

We weren't done. After a stretch of clear skies, we found another __________ waiting for us. This time, we __________ to get in front of it, stopping to photograph it and racing back to the car to __________ its extreme anger.

A little past midnight, we let the storm go. We watched as the lightning-filled cloud rolled away, displaying the night sky — a beautiful __________ for those reckless (不顾危险的) enough to seek it.

1.

A．recognize

B．transform

C．photograph

D．forecast

2.

A．investment

B．antiques

C．equipment

D．documents

3.

A．mentioned

B．identified

C．captured

D．approached

4.

A．struggling

B．comparing

C．engaged

D．filled

5.

A．gently

B．quickly

C．wildly

D．steadily

6.

A．instantly

B．gradually

C．exactly

D．hardly

7.

A．freezing

B．frightening

C．annoying

D．embarrassing

8.

A．efficient

B．contradictory

C．practical

D．tough

9.

A．dependent on

B．absorbed in

C．satisfied with

D．curious about

10.

A．precisely

B．frequently

C．literally

D．immediately

11.

A．predicting

B．examining

C．escaping

D．witnessing

12.

A．cloud

B．storm

C．car

D．road

13.

A．stuck

B．devoted

C．managed

D．proposed

14.

A．calm

B．ignore

C．challenge

D．avoid

15.

A．reward

B．excuse

C．ambition

D．thought

5 . Some games fade into near irrelevance，while others pass the test of time and continue to be enjoyed by millions of people from all over the world. Bingo is a hugely entertaining game played all over the world and it has been around for roughly five centuries. It is surely welcomed by a mass of people. The first players to enjoy this game were those who often went to the II Gioco del Lotto d' Italia (意大利彩票).

Bingo is now available at online bingo sites listed at bingosites, net and people enjoy it on virtual and real currency. Back in the day, it wasn’t necessarily a game played for profit, but rather a pleasant pastime with multiple uses. Few people know that bingo was used as an educational tool in Germany at the tum of the 18th century. Children had more fun playing this game while learning about multiplication tables and spelling, and in this country, the name was called Tombola.

Bingo was one of the last games to be added to the portfolios of online casinos (赌场), well after slots, table games, and video pokers. Players were unwilling to switch from real life locations to online bingo rooms. Bingo is a game that promotes social interactions and in the absence of this key element, it is far less exciting. Intemet bingo rooms were able to address this concern by developing chat features allowing gamers to talk to each other while playing. Online bingo rooms are now licensed and regulated, so players can sign up for an account，make a deposit and gamble securely. The license gives them peace of mind，as they know that they don't break any laws by playing the game on real money. Another reason online bingo is so popular is that you can try the game for free using the virtual currency which is replenished indefinitely. Mobile devices are also ideal for playing the game, with all that is needed being an Internet connection.

1. What does the writer intend to stress in the first paragraph？

A．Bingo’s popularity.

B．Bingo’s development.

C．Bingo’s mystery.

D．Bingo’s invention.

2. What can we know about Bingo from paragraph 2？

A．Bingo is more enjoyable when played online.

B．Bingo was actually not a profitable game.

C．It was well-known that German used Bingo in education.

D．Bingo added much pleasure to Children's education.

3. What do the underlined words “this concern” refer to？

A．Boring online rooms.	B．Lack of communication.
C．Absence of real money.	D．Popularity of physical bingo locations.

4. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage？

A．Bingo—An educational tool

B．Online bingo-A hit around the world

C．Bingo—An everlasting game

D．Online Bingo—A game of mobile devices

6 . Data shows that Chinese brands are winning increasingly more consumers in recent years, especially among the younger generation. The trend is usually called “guochao”, or “Chinese fashion trend”, which has driven demand for domestic (国内的) brands and products that often include Chinese traditional culture and style.

Its main followers are millennial born between1980-1995 and Generation Z born between 1995 and 2010. Unlike the older generations who could have attachment to Western culture and brands, Chinese youth were born and raised when the country’s economy and wealth were taking off. The younger generation tends to have strong and genuine confidence in their national identity and traditional culture.

To woo young customers, these domestic names are making products with high quality and appeal by strengthening research and marketing efforts. An often-cited case is Li-Ning, China’s homegrown sportswear brand that is named after one of the nation’s most famous athletes. The company almost broke up after a failed rebranding in 2011 when it went through three years of losses after losing older customers while failing to attract younger buyers. It was not until the 2018 New York Fashion Week that the brand made its huge comeback. Its trendy look，bold use of color and traditional Chinese culture elements were showcased on the stage so that it immediately grabbed attention at home and abroad.

The trend to embrace domestic brands has spread rapidly to various sectors and products as well, from food and drinks to clothing and electronic vehicles. While many Chinese brands have been gaining significant market share at home in recent years, others are posting an increasingly stronger global presence.

In 2020, China’s tech giant Xiaomi reported its most profitable year on the back of expanded sales and global market share. Revenues (零售) from Haier Smart Home’s overseas business last year also marked an all-time high, ranking top list in global market share for major home appliance. Although some brands still face plenty of challenges ahead to meet the sophisticated needs of customers and regulations in overseas markets, most domestic products are still quite competitive in the international market.

1. What does “guochao” refer to？

A．Domestic brands’ rapid increase

B．Chinese brands’ growing popularity

C．Young generations’ craze about fashion

D．Chinese traditional culture’s revival

2. Why do domestic brands appeal to young generations？

A．They believe that domestic products have relatively good quality.

B．Western brands and products are out of date to the young generations.

C．Older generations influence the young to favor domestic products.

D．The economic development enhances their belief in domestic products.

3. Why is the case of Li-Ning mentioned in paragraph 3？

A．To introduce a new topic

B．To advertise a domestic brand

C．To present a convincing example

D．To explain a complicated concept

4. What can we learn from the last paragraph？

A．Chinese brands are gaining popularity both at home and abroad.

B．Sales of Haier Smart Home have topped the domestic market.

C．The future of the domestic brands in overseas market is unclear.

D．Many Chinese brands fail to meet the standard of overseas market.

7 . In my last semester of college in the US, I struggled with the decision to move to New York to pursue an advertising career, or to stay in Florida to be near my loved ones. While I was leaning toward the latter, everyone kept telling me if I didn't go to New York, I would never make anything of myself or my career. Those statements made my blood boil, but also made me decide to stay in Florida.

I accepted a marketing coordinator(协调员)position with Coton Colors. I knew the company was growing fast, so it felt like a great place to begin my career. In Coton Colors, I tried to establish myself. I took on basic marketing tasks like helping with small campaigns or simple design. I started undertaking more tasks and discovering things I liked and excelled in. I continued to ask for more responsibilities, and before I knew it, I was leading meetings, directing support staff and taking off in my position.

I started getting in contact with some of my New York classmates. It seemed that most of them were still assistants, running to get coffee and make copies, without getting any useful experience. Those conversations helped me realize that I was in control of my own career. I didn't need to move to a big city to become an important part of a successful team-I was already part of one. I went to the CEO and asked to create and lead an events team. After only a few months, I worked around the clock to grow this branch while also continuing to maintain my regular job duties. In the end, all of my hard work and devotion paid I have watched myself grow from an entry-level college student to a valued member of a powerful management team. I have overcome many stereotypes(刻板印象)of my generation with my hard work and positive attitude.

1. Why did the author finally decide to start her career in Florida?

A．She knew that the industry in Florida has more potential.

B．She wanted to prove that she could achieve success there.

C．She had gotten an offer from a fast-growing company there.

D．She was advised by many people to stay near her loved ones

2. Which of the following best describes the author's job in Florida?

A．Promising

B．Stressful.

C．Peaceful.

D．Well-paid.

3. What contributed most to the author's success according to the text?

A．Her talent in marketing.

B．Her devotion to all her tasks.

C．Her patience with simple designs.

D．Her good luck in the work.

4. What does the author intend to tell us with the story?

A．No matter what others say, we should always have courage.

B．We should stay positive in spite of any difficulties that we meet.

C．Small cities are much better than bigger ones to begin a career in.

D．We can become a better self with hard work and determination.

8 . Camden Market

Whatever your cup of tea is, you’re bound to find something that you’re fond of at the Camden markets. The Camden markets consist of six markets in and around Camden Town, located near Camden Lock. The markets attract 100,000 tourists every weekend.

But believe it or not, the Camden markets are a relatively new addition to London, as the area surrounding Camden Lock was used primarily for agricultural purposes before the 1800s.

Camden Market Highlights

●Out of the six markets, Camden Lock Village is perhaps the most famous. This covered market is fully packed with all sorts of beautiful, handmade items.

●At Camden Lock Market you can find food stalls (货摊) offering food from all over the world, as well as handmade jewelry (珠宝), second-hand clothing, books, and other household items you won’t find anywhere else in the city.

●Check out Inverness Street Market. It may not be as big as the other Camden markets but don’t let that stop you, as here you will find a variety of specialty shops, and countless bars and restaurants.

●Camden High Street is a highly popular shopping area and is packed with independent shops, pubs, and restaurants, many of which feature some interesting designs that are worth taking a photo of. No Camden Town photo collection would be complete without a shot of the large black and orange dragon at Camden High Street.

Visiting Information

●Open: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

●Time Needed: 2.5 hours

●Price: Free

1. What do we know about the Camden markets?

A．They are new but popular.

B．They are open all day long.

C．They are far from Camden Lock.

D．They are for agricultural uses.

2. What is special about Camden Lock Market?

A．It sells second-hand jewelry.	B．It features countless local bars.
C．It offers unique household items.	D．It mainly sells local produce.

3. Which place is most probably favored by photography lovers?

A．Camden High Street.

B．Camden Lock Village.

C．Camden Lock Market.

D．Inverness Street Market.

9 . 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。

At one table by the window, a lady just finished up her lunch. It wasn’t anything fancy, just a sandwich and some salad, with a cup of tea to wash it all down. She seemed to be in her own little world, staring out the window every now and then, like she was waiting for something. After a bit, she got up, paid for her meal at the counter and left.

Her table was still a mess, with bits of her meal left behind. I, a young boy, had a hard time, and had been watching her from the table around the corner.

I was in rough shape. My clothes were too big. My hair was all over the place, and my face had streaks (条痕) of dirt on it. When the lady left, I saw my chance. I quickly sat down and started wolfing down the leftovers (吃剩的食物) like it was the best meal I’d ever had.

But then, the waiter walked over. He was an older guy who’d probably seen everything. He didn’t say anything at first, just watched me for a second. I got scared, stopped eating, and tears started to fill my eyes. I thought the waiter would kick me out for sure. Instead, the waiter took away the half-eaten plate, and my heart sank.

I got up to leave, but before I could get far, the waiter came back and asked me to wait for a moment. The waiter gave me a full and fresh meal.

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。

Seeing what was happening, all the people in the cafe smiled.

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I couldn’t thank the waiter enough with a full stomach and a happy heart.

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