1 . An Urban Farmer’s Garden of Eden
Ivy Lawrence-Walls didn’t set out to choose farming. But it chose her. She grew up on a five-acre farm in Houston and credits many
She didn’t know then that many of those childhood lessons would be
The garden grows carrots, cabbage, pumpkin, peppers, and delivers for free to local residents. It also hosts various plant pop-up events at local schools to
“Starting the farm in the early stages of the pandemic was a leap of
Lawrence-Walls said her biggest challenge
| A．distinct | B．essential | C．internal | D．enormous |
| A．patience | B．obligation | C．devotion | D．passion |
| A．committed | B．exposed | C．employed | D．adapted |
| A．linked | B．persuaded | C．integrated | D．expanded |
| A．engaged in | B．comprised of | C．gifted in | D．combined with |
| A．tailor | B．motivate | C．pursue | D．encounter |
| A．intention | B．hesitation | C．resistance | D．security |
| A．operation | B．routine | C．exercise | D．supply |
| A．Therefore | B．Afterwards | C．Nevertheless | D．Otherwise |
| A．occupied | B．involved | C．permitted | D．stuck |
| A．tackle | B．detect | C．clarify | D．distinguish |
| A．ceasing | B．expanding | C．fleeing | D．switching |
| A．distracting | B．evaluating | C．breaking | D．citing |
| A．assumption | B．conclusion | C．forecast | D．assessment |
| A．amusing | B．secure | C．rewarding | D．intense |
2 . Emotional energy is a relatively new term to describe our vitality (活力).
A debate is a great opportunity to present your own points of view and learn from other’s opinions. However, something very different happens when two people get into a pointless argument.
One of the situations that drain our emotional energy is unstoppable doubt. This is when we think and think but only come up with “ifs” and “buts”. We try to find the right answer or make the right decision just by reflection.
We’re constantly trying to get other people’s approval.
| A．We spend so much time worrying about things that it blurs our vision of life. |
| B．The only purpose of it is to “beat the other person”, and express their own points of view. |
| C．By doing this we’re just cheating ourselves. |
| D．Vitality is the strength that we have before tiredness sets in. |
| E．We go on and on about the same problem, without actually doing anything to solve it. |
| F．Sticking our noses into other’s private lives, instead of our own, drains our emotional energy. |
| G．However, we forget that many answers come only when we combine thought and action. |
1.家庭情况介绍；
2.申请理由；
3.希望选上。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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4 . The pandemic has affected nearly all aspects of modern life, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat. There is one thing, however, that has remained almost unchanged: the emojis we send.
According to data from the Unicode Consortium (统一码联盟), nine of the 10 most-used emojis from 2019 also ranked among the top 10 this year. The tears of joy emoji ranked No.1, despite members of Gen Z deeming it uncool.
“It speaks to how many people use emojis. If emojis were a purely Gen Z thing, then you wouldn’t see it so highly ranked,” said Alexander Robertson, an emoji researcher at Google. “Because of the large number of people using emojis, even if one group thinks something is lame, they have to be a really big group to affect these statistics.”
And it makes sense that Gen Z would think that certain emojis aren’t fashionable. It’s part of the “teenager experience of creating a sense of subculture where there’s a right way and a wrong way of behaving.” Plus, there is a range of laughter that can be expressed: There’s light chuckling. There’s acknowledgement laughter, which is just a marker of empathy. Using emojis, such as the skull face (“I’m dead”) or crying face ( uncontrollable tears of laughter), can help to illustrate that range.
“It basically indicates that we have what we need to communicate a broad range of expression, or even very specific concepts,” Mr Robertson said. “You don’t necessarily need a Covid emoji.”
“We did see a rise in the use of the virus emoji. But it wasn’t made remotely into the most-commonly used ones because we still had plenty to laugh about and plenty to cry about, whether it was because of the pandemic or not,” said Lauren Gawne, a senior lecturer in linguistic at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
“Even in the midst of this massive global pandemic that preoccupied so much of our time,” She added. “We still spent a lot of time wishing each other happy birthday or checking or laughing about some new and unexpected elements of this slow-burning weirdness.”
1. Why does the tears of joy emoji ranked No.1 despite the dislike from the Z generation?| A．The emoji is a purely Z generation thing. |
| B．The Z generation are too young to influence the rank. |
| C．Though they dislike it, the Z generation vote for it ultimately. |
| D．The Z generation take up a very small portion in emoji users. |
| A．the virus emoji | B．a Covid emoji |
| C．the use of the virus emoji | D．the rise in the use of the virus emoji |
| A．The massive global pandemic has come to an end. |
| B．The pandemic has little influence on people’s daily life. |
| C．We have a broad range of expression for communication. |
| D．Some new and useful emojis are created to replace the virus emoji. |
| A．The Pandemic and the Emoji. |
| B．Gen Z, the Emoji Generation. |
| C．The Emoji of the Year. |
| D．The Rise of Virus Emoji |
5 . A project called “I Am A Scientist” is giving middle and high school students the opportunity to interact with modern-day researchers. Below are stories from some of the scientists who are involved in the program.
Noor Al-Alusi, Epidemiologist (流行病学家)“I have a black belt in Taekwondo (跆拳道). I am driven by a deep desire to help others. I believe that all people have a fundamental right to health care.”
Her work: During the Zika epidemic, Al-Alusi met with the communities that had been hardest hit by the virus, using data and mathematical models to keep them safe and healthy.
Background: Al-Alusi was born in California but her parents emigrated from Iraq. This experience provided her with an understanding of the health needs of the immigrant community.
Ryoji Amamoto, Neurobiologist (神经生物学家)“I’m a huge sports fan. I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries. I’m a licensed scuba diver but a terrible swimmer. I hated science in high school.”
His work: Amamoto studies the tiny but amazing brains of animals that have a superpower — the ability to regenerate. He learns what factors help these special brains regrow, so that we can try to treat diseases like Parkinson’s.
Background: Amamoto lived in Japan until the age of eight, when his family moved to Chicago. He had to overcome major language barriers which saw him shift between speaking English at school and Japanese at home.
Yamicia Connor, Physician Scientist“I once competed in a robot competition. I love Beyonce. I love cooking. I’m a doctor who studies ways to improve women’s health.”
Her work: Connor is a doctor at a hospital in Boston where she studies cancer cells in a lab using microscopes and computers, but she also works directly with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments.
Background: Growing up in Florida, Connor was a serious kid who stressed about the little things. She was into her schoolwork and loved to put on plays with her friends in which she would organize the whole thing and assign everyone a role.
1. What can the students know about the scientists through the program?| A．Their education experience. | B．Their gender and religion. |
| C．Their personal interests. | D．Their career planning. |
| A．Studying amazing brains which can regrow. |
| B．Using data and mathematical models to fight against viruses. |
| C．Understanding the health needs of the immigrant community. |
| D．Working with patients who are undergoing tests for new cancer treatments. |
| A．A magazine. | B．Award words. |
| C．A science paper. | D．A health website. |
| A．In Jackson. | B．In New Orleans. | C．In Baton Rouge. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
| A．Classmates. | B．Co-workers. | C．Teacher and student. |
| A．To extend an invitation. | B．To offer an explanation. | C．To ask for permission. |
| A．He is sick. |
| B．He wants to raise a dog. |
| C．He is allergic to long-haired animals. |
1. Who made an appointment with the woman?
| A．Mr. Miller. | B．Mr. Brown. | C．Miss Lee. |
| A．Cooking food. | B．Packing food. | C．Delivering food. |
1. Which chapter has Diana just finished?
| A．19. | B．18. | C．17. |
| A．From the Internet. | B．From her email inbox. | C．From her classmates |
| A．See a doctor. | B．Watch a video. | C．Hand in her homework. |
| A．Make a video. | B．Take an online test. | C．Write an article. |
