1 . Argentina’s(阿根廷) vast supporters gathered at Qatar’s(卡塔尔) Energy City with only one man on their minds as they faced World Cup challenge.
Lionel Messi has carried the hopes of this football—mad nation for most of his career, but there was more tension as Argentina came across old opponent Mexico on the stage that will host the final.
Argentina knew defeat would end their World Cup after two games following the embarrassment of the loss to Saudi Arabia in the opener. Messi knew this would mean the major honour that has escaped from his grasp would be forever out of reach.
Messi was, once again, shouldering the burden of Argentina’s expectations when they needed it most, to change the course of the game, and perhaps even change the course of his team’s World Cup in the process.
The clock showed 64 minutes. Each passing second turned up the pressure on Argentina and, in turn, on Messi. He knows any Argentina failure on this stage can be painted as Messi’s failure. One touch delicately killed(停球) the pass from Angel di Maria, Messi’s teammate. The second touch kicked the ball into the net past the left arm of Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
In an explosion of noise from Argentina’s fans, Messi ran towards them with arms outstretched in that familiar celebratory pose. He looked highly excited with the relief, standing in front of the crazy supporters pumping his arms with wild joy. He knew what it meant to them. They knew what it meant to him. Both ecstasy.
The greatest players stand up for their teams when it matters, so it should be no surprise Messi made contributions again. For now, though, Argentina’s World Cup show is back on the road—because where there is Lionel Messi, there is hope.
1. Why is the loss to Saudi Arabia mentioned?| A．To compare the two teams. |
| B．To confirm the popularity of Messi. |
| C．To indicate the pressure of the team and Messi. |
| D．To argue the importance of Messi to the team. |
| A．Messi would be the one to blame if Argentina lost the game. |
| B．Messi passed the ball to Angel di Maria before making a goal. |
| C．Messi was stopped by the Mexico goalkeeper in the 64th minute of the game. |
| D．Messi is likely to win World Cup again in Qatar. |
| A．A state of great anger. | B．A state of great delight. |
| C．A state of great pressure. | D．A state of great fear. |
| A．Victory in Qatar’s Energy City | B．Living up to the expectations |
| C．We are the champion | D．Where there is Messi, there is hope |
2 . Mack Rutherford, a 17-year -old pilot has become the youngest person to fly alone around the world. He landed his small plane in Bulgaria’s capital, Sofia on Wednesday. That is also where he started his trip five months ago.
His trip, which started in Sofia on a plane owned by the Internet company ICDSoft on March 23, took Rutherford through 52 countries across five continents. The plane, called Shark, can travel at the speed of 300 kilometers per hour. Normally a two-seater, the plane was changed for his long trip by replacing the second seat with an extra fuel container (容器).
Rutherford first planned to make the trip in three months. But it lasted longer because of several barriers, including rainstorms, sandstorms and extreme heat. Most of the delays were caused by waits to get permits and other documents required for keeping with the flight plan.
The flight took him through Africa and the Gulf area to India. China, South Korea, and Japan. He crossed the northern Pacific and landed after 10 straight hours in the air on a volcanic island near the Bering Strait. From there, he headed to Alaska and down the West Coast of the United States to Mexico.
On Wednesday, a huge crowd of people welcomed Rutherford. His father, Sam Rutherford, told reporters that such an event helps show other children they should follow their dreams.
His sister, Zara, said, “While he was flying, I often tried to keep in touch and help him. Our parents called him every day, and I joined in those conversations. I gave him advice on the route, on the flight, so that I could be useful to him.”
1. What do we know about Shark?| A．It belongs to ICDSoft. | B．It can seat three persons. |
| C．It has two normal containers. | D．Rutherford’s father rented it. |
| A．His first plan. | B．The past hardship. |
| C．The tiring long trip. | D．The causes of delays. |
| A．Children are fond of flight. | B．People’s gathering touched him. |
| C．He has had a great effect on children. | D．He is proud of his son’s great deeds. |
| A．Zara. | B．His friends. |
| C．Rutherford’s mum. | D．Sam Rutherford. |
3 . To save endangered arctic wolves, the Beijing-based Sinogene Biotechnology Company cooperated with Harbin Polarland on cloning the arctic wolf. As a result, after two years of thorough efforts, the arctic wolf was cloned successfully. It is the first case of its kind in the world.
Born on June 10, 2022, the wolf, named Maya, is energetic and in very good health. Her donor cell came from the skin sample of a wild female arctic wolf, who had been introduced from Canada. However, her oocyte (卵母细胞) was from a female dog, and her surrogate mother (代孕母体) was a beagle. The selection of a dog as Maya’s surrogate was made because dogs share a genetic ancestor with ancient wolves, and it’s more likely to succeed through cloning technology.
“This is our new attempt and breakthrough in protecting and breeding (繁育) wild and endangered animals. The birth of the world’s first cloned arctic wolf is a milestone for the application of cloning technology and is of great significance to biodiversity, the protection of wildlife, and the restoration of endangered species in the world,” Mi Jidong, the company’s general manager, said.
Cloning technology is a breeding method different from natural reproduction. Some raised controversy relating to the cloned arctic wolf. Sun Quanhui, a scientist from the World Animal Protection organization, said that cloning technology is still in the exploratory stage of research, and there are many technical and ethical issues that need to be addressed and treated with caution. Sun believed cloning should be considered only for endangered wild animals whose species are extinct, or whose captive populations are very limited.
The cloned wolf now lives with her surrogate beagle in a lab, and later she will be delivered to the Harbin Polarland and displayed to the public. The cloned wolf would live by herself in the park in the initial stage because she may not be able to adapt to original arctic wolf groups. However, it is reported that the technology of cloning arctic wolves has gained strong value in its application, and another male cloned arctic wolf will come into this world in the near future.
1. What do we know about Maya?| A．She is in good condition. |
| B．She was born in Canada. |
| C．She is the first cloned animal in China. |
| D．She shares similar living habits with dogs. |
| A．The development of cloning technology. |
| B．The difficulties of maintaining biodiversity. |
| C．Scientists’ efforts to protect endangered animals. |
| D．The importance of the birth of the cloned arctic wolf. |
| A．Cautious. | B．Confident. |
| C．Unclear. | D．Disapproving. |
| A．Maya was trained to live with wolf groups in the lab. |
| B．Another male arctic wolf is expected to be born soon. |
| C．Maya is favored by many visitors to the Harbin Polarland. |
| D．Cloning technology will be applied to more endangered species. |
4 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.
Sanxingdui Museum
The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.
The Palace Museum
The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.
The Shanghai Museum
The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.
The Shaanxi History Museum
Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.
1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?| A．Sanxingdui Museum. | B．The Palace Museum. |
| C．The Shanghai Museum. | D．The Shaanxi History Museum. |
| A．Its founder. | B．Its building style. |
| C．Its collection of china. | D．Its home of rulers. |
| A．Modern art. | B．Ancient science. |
| C．Chinese historical culture. | D．Chinese modern building. |
5 . I will never forget those two years when I struggled and finally passed my driving test.
I grew up in a tiny village in the countryside, where, if leaving, you had to rely on the
As you might have
But, when I went out for my first solo (独自的) drive, I
I remembered how I wanted it and the dozens of times I learned how to reverse (倒车) around a corner. I
| A．train | B．subway | C．truck | D．bus |
| A．town | B．region | C．village | D．block |
| A．drive | B．speak | C．walk | D．ride |
| A．known | B．guessed | C．predicted | D．seen |
| A．However | B．Therefore | C．Additionally | D．Actually |
| A．attempts | B．experiments | C．trips | D．lessons |
| A．shocked | B．relaxed | C．doubtful | D．fearful |
| A．experienced | B．held | C．gained | D．enjoyed |
| A．setting off | B．turning up | C．pulling over | D．breaking away |
| A．exploration | B．fun | C．challenge | D．benefit |
| A．informed | B．reminded | C．convinced | D．rid |
| A．call | B．fight | C．think | D．step |
| A．offer | B．afford | C．finish | D．review |
| A．confidently | B．hopefully | C．badly | D．helplessly |
| A．pushing | B．finding | C．repairing | D．turning |
The art of sugar painting in China may date back
As time passed by, the contemporary form of sugar painting has gradually evolved,
7 . If you’re looking to get on top of your personal finances, but don’t know where to start, there are plenty of simple lifestyle swaps (替换) that could help you make your money last longer.
Go for own-brand foods
Branded products are well known for being more expensive than own-brand items, even though there’s generally not much difference in flavour.
Try creating your own takeaway
People often stay with their bank or credit card provider because it seems annoying and inconvenient to change, but in reality it’s not and doing so could see you harvest the rewards. For example, you can look at six key aspects: interest rates, overdraft (透支) limits, monthly fees, cash back, benefits and payments with contact.
Swap the gym for home workouts
Gym memberships can cost a small fortune, but if there’s anything we’ve learned to embrace (欣然接受) in the past two years, it’s home workouts. Buy a bicycle or basic weights that will save you money in the long term, or try an online class.
| A．Have your own bank account |
| B．Make your bank work for you |
| C．Ordering takeout may account for a large part of daily expenses |
| D．When the weather improves, plan hikes or other outdoor activities |
| E．If you still want the gym atmosphere sometimes, try getting a free day |
| F．In fact, usually what you’re paying for is fancier packaging, rather than its contents |
| G．These will change regularly, so ensure you have the latest information before making the switch |
8 . China’s EDward Gaming, a five-person team of the Chinese e-sports club, earned their first-ever League of Legends World Championship title with 3-2 win over South Korea’s DWG KIA in the Worlds 2021 final Reykjavik, Iceland. EDG ended a historic tournament run with their first-ever Summoner’s Cup. During the process, EDG was among the tournament favorite teams, but they didn’t look like a champion team for most of the event. They struggled in the group stage. In the final the EDG people were expected to show up, and they did.
EDG made it past the quarterfinals for the first time in the organization’s history at Worlds 2021 and made their first time past the top eight. Not only did EDG break their own curse and make the organization’s own history, but they also made League of Legends history.
“I started the journey with EDG in 2015 and had a brilliant start, along with difficulties and setbacks. Being able to win the world championship after all these years persistence, it’s been all worth it.” said 23-year-old Tian, the Grand Slam winner.
EDG, the only non-South Korean team in the last four and underdog before the final, amazed DK, the defending champion, in the opening game of the final thanks to their excellent team fight.
With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have been emerging, of which e-sports are of the hottest. Unlike texts and videos, e-sports break the barriers of language and are understandable around the world.
1. Which of the following statement is TRUE about China’s EDward Gaming?| A．It is the most popular team. |
| B．Its victory is hard-fought. |
| C．It won the title without much difficulty. |
| D．It was regarded as a champion team before the final. |
| A．He plays an important role in the team. |
| B．He once regretted joining EDward Gaming. |
| C．He has made contributions to the victory of the team. |
| D．Sticking to the career is not easy but worthwhile. |
| A．an outstanding team | B．a promising team | C．a weak team | D．a champion team |
| A．ambiguous | B．disapproving | C．negative | D．positive |
9 . To be born in a duck’s nest, in a farmyard, is of no consequence to a bird, if it is hatched from a swan’s egg.
It was lovely summer weather in the country. Here sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young babies to hatch. After a hard time, one shell cracked, and then another, and from each egg came a living creature. But still one egg was not hatched yet. “I have no doubt it is a turkey’s egg as it is very big. Take my advice and leave it where it is,” said an old duck. But the mother duck insisted on sitting on it as a few days would be nothing after sitting so long already. Finally, the large egg broke, and a young one crept forth. It was very large and ugly.
Because of his look, this poor duckling, who had crept out of his shell last of all, was often bitten, pushed and made fun of, not only by the ducks, but by all the poultry. Even his mother, who once spoke highly of his good characters and excellent swimming skills, said she wished he had never been born, so the duckling left his families. And soon he found water on which it could swim and dive, but was avoided by all other animals, because of his ugly appearance.
Autumn came. One evening, there came a large flock of beautiful birds. The duckling had never seen any like them before. But he felt towards them and determined to fly to those royal birds. He spoke to himself it would be better killed by them than pecked by ducks or starved with hunger in the winter. Then he flew towards the beautiful swans. But what he saw in the clear stream below is his own image; no longer a dark, gray bird, ugly and disagreeable to look at, but a graceful and beautiful swan. He was so happy but not at all proud. Unfairly treated for his ugliness, now he heard others said he was the most beautiful of all the birds.
1. Why did the old duck persuade the mother duck to leave the egg there?| A．Because it was a turkey’s egg. |
| B．Because its shell has not cracked. |
| C．Because the old duck had the same experience. |
| D．Because the old duck thought it was not her duckling. |
| A．What the duckling looks like. |
| B．How other animals treat the duckling. |
| C．What makes the duckling’s mother regret. |
| D．Why the duckling avoids all other animals. |
| A．Be yourself and always hopes. | B．Pride hurts but honesty benefits. |
| C．He that respects not is not respected. | D．No gains without pains. |
| A．gentle and considerate | B．determined and conservative |
| C．modest and brave | D．stubborn and ambitious |
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It's hereby announced that there is going to be a lecture themed “How to learn effectively”.
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Student Council
December 18, 2021
