1. 找到小明英语不优秀的原因；
2. 有针对性地给小明两条建议（例如：改进书写；不在英语课上做数理化作业，专时专用；做好新年计划等等）
3. 鼓励小明为自己的梦想努力学习。
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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| A．covers | B．designs | C．sweeps | D．polishes |
| A．keeps | B．sells | C．washes | D．protects |
| A．prove | B．portray | C．affect | D．follow |
| A．recovery | B．addiction | C．family | D．soul |
| A．drawing | B．cleaning | C．managing | D．teaching |
| A．free | B．common | C．remote | D．important |
| A．repeat | B．restore | C．recall | D．restart |
| A．holiday | B．job | C．study | D．interview |
| A．Taking | B．Providing | C．Sending | D．Using |
| A．say | B．imagine | C．paint | D．admire |
| A．formal | B．great | C．new | D．first |
| A．requirement | B．talent | C．thought | D．right |
| A．experience | B．appreciate | C．believe | D．change |
| A．confidence | B．happiness | C．mood | D．energy |
| A．naturally | B．personally | C．normally | D．seriously |
| A．real | B．splendid | C．peaceful | D．huge |
| A．dream | B．position | C．direction | D．promise |
| A．time | B．lesson | C．escape | D．opportunity |
| A．think | B．speak | C．improve | D．heal |
| A．make a living | B．make a difference | C．set an example | D．set an objective |
4 . Keeping cool in warm weather is a challenge. Risks of getting too hot in warm weather include a variety of heat-related illnesses. Keeping your body cool will also help to keep your mood calm too, for heat often causes feelings of stress and frustration. There are lots of simple and effective ways to stay cool in warm weather.
Don’t wait until you're thirsty to drink. Drink plenty of water before take part in any activities. Water is essential for keeping you cool during hot weather. Water should be drunk even if you don't feel thirsty.
Wear sunscreen. It’s best to limit your sun exposure between the hours of 10 a.m.and 4 p.m.each day during warmer months. When you are outside during these times, protect yourself well.
Wear lighter clothing. Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing will help to keep you cooler. If it is light in color, it’s even better, as this will reflect the heat and sunlight better.
| A．Stay out of the sun |
| B．Make food without using the stove |
| C．Besides, most of them are very affordable |
| D．Shorts and short-sleeved shirts are good choices |
| E．However, stay away from sugary drinks such as sodas |
| F．One shoe could be more comfortable or appropriate than another |
| G．While sunscreen doesn't have a cooling effect, its protective effect is vital |
5 . Semiconductors or chips are essential components in things we use every day. They’re made from the material that gave Silicon Valley its name. And they handle everything from artificial intelligence processing to simple functions like translating the press of a button into an electronic signal. Think of them as the brain of a device. So, what has happened recently？
When the pandemic shut down car factories in March, automakers made a prognosis that there would be fewer orders for passenger vehicles, so in turn cut down their orders for chips. At the same time, working from home and 5G drove demand for laptops, smartphones, cloud services and data centers. So those industries increased their orders for chips. That caused chip makers to switch production to those areas rather than pile up chips they couldn’t sell. But what both car and computer companies didn’t expect was a quick rebound(反弹)in demand for their products.
So here lies the problem. There’s now not enough supply to meet demand and building chip factories takes years and costs bilions of dollars. How bad could it get? Chip shortages are expected to wipe out 61 billion dollars of sales for automakers alone. And big chip makers like Qualcomm, NXP and Infineon say the auto industry isn’t the only sector to get hurt. Games console makers say things will get worse before they get better, potentially impacting holiday sales.
President Biden has signed an executive order to look into why the US is so dependent on overseas chip manufacturers, like Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung. So how long before supply meets up with demand? Well, it’s a guessing game. But some analysts say we won’t see signs of a turnaround until the second half of the year.
1. What is one of the functions of semiconductors according to the text?| A．Processing human’s brain signal. |
| B．Making up important things in life. |
| C．Translating pressure into an electronic signal. |
| D．Switching the production of a certain industry. |
| A．Adjustment. | B．Assessment. | C．Principle. | D．Predication. |
| A．Details of the president’s order. |
| B．Tips on how to face chip shortage. |
| C．Suggestions on playing a guessing game. |
| D．Reasons why the US depends on overseas chip. |
| A．The Global Chip Shortage |
| B．The Origin of Semiconductors |
| C．The Influence of Chip Shortage |
| D．The Famous Semiconductors Manufactures |
6 . Nowadays, you’ll have a hard time finding a major bank, a big accounting firm, a promising software company or a government that did not research cryptocurrencies(加密货币), publish a paper about it or start a so-called blockchain project.
In simple terms, a cryptocurrency is a digitized currency spread through multiple computers in a shared network. The decentralized(分散的)nature of this network keeps them from any control from government regulatory bodies. Cryptocurrencies can be sent directly between two parties via the use of private and public keys. These transfers can be done with minimal processing fees, allowing users to avoid the expensive fees charged by traditional financial institutions.
A cryptocurrency like Bitcoin consists of a network of peers. Every peer has a record of the completehistory of all transactions(交易)and thus of the balance of every account. A transaction is a file that says, “Bob gives X Bitcoin to Alice” and is signed by Bob’s private key. It’s basic public key cryptography, nothing special at all. After signed, a transaction is conducted in the network, sent from one peer to every other peer.
Cryptocurrency has the following advantages and disadvantages:
Funds transfer between two parties will be easy without the need of the third party like credit cards or banks, so it is a cheaper choice compared to other online transactions. Payments are safe and secured since cryptocurrency systems come with a user “wallet” or account address which is accessible only by a public key and private key. The private key is only known to the owner of the wallet. The almost hidden nature of cryptocurrency transactions makes them easy to be the focus of illegal activities.
Cryptocurrencies are not accepted everywhere and have limited value elsewhere. There is concern that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not rooted in any material goods. Some research has identified that the cost of producing a Bitcoin, which requires an increasingly large amount of energy, is directly related to its market price.
1. What’s the author’s intention to describe some scenes in paragraph 1?| A．To prove how popular cryptocurrencies are. |
| B．To present a dilemma about cryptocurrencies. |
| C．To advertise for a cryptocurrency organization. |
| D．To show the difficulty a cryptocurrency company has. |
| A．How a cryptocurrency works. | B．When a cryptocurrency appears. |
| C．Why a cryptocurrency consists of peers. | D．Who will be appealed by cryptocurrency. |
| A．It is free of charge. | B．It is complicated to use. |
| C．It is related to blockchain. | D．It is regulated by governments. |
| A．Uncaring. | B．Objective. | C．Favorable. | D．Pessimistic. |
7 . As giant panda Tian Bao walked toward the feast placed in his enclosure (围场) on Thursday at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium, fans waiting outside began to sing Happy Birthday in Dutch and French.
One of the fans, Nora Verhoeyen, said she traveled there for the birthday party from the city of Oudenaarde, transferring between three trains in the process. Verhoeyen has visited Tian Bao and four other giant pandas at the zoo many times. She also came after Tian Bao was born on June 2, 2016—the first giant panda baby born in Belgium.
“I like pandas. I like Tian Bao very much,” she mentioned. She said she cried a year ago, knowing that Tian Bao would go to China later last year. Under the loan agreement with the Chinese government, giant panda babies born outside China to parents loaned from China belong to China and should go back by the age of four to join the breeding program as part of the conservation of the species.
“Tian Bao’s departure for China has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. He is now expected to go to China at the beginning of next year,” according to the zoo’s founder and president, Eric Domb.
Giant panda keeper Robin Bouttefeux said that he prepared bamboo shoots, carrots and a cake made of soybeans, rice and corn for Tian Bao’s birthday. He said that every visitor loves Tian Bao. “He is my best friend,” he added. Bouttefeux, who has held the post for eight years, said that taking care of five giant pandas is a demanding job. “But it’s a nice job working with pandas every day,” he said.
Tian Bao weighed only 171 grams when he was born. He weighed 100 kilograms on Thursday. Domb said that everyone will be sad when Tian Bao leaves next year. But he and his colleagues also know that it is beneficial. Giant pandas are solitary (独立的) animals. Mothers and babies do not stay together for long in the wild. “If they were kept together beyond the point when a child is self-sufficient (自立的), it would eventually cause aggression”, according to a giant panda researcher, Elizabeth Dunn.
1. Why did fans sing a song for Tian Bao on Thursday?| A．To celebrate Tian Bao’s birthday. |
| B．To convey their sympathy for Tian Bao. |
| C．To draw people’s attention to giant pandas' preservation. |
| D．To express the unwillingness to say goodbye to Tian Bao. |
| A．It is cute but aggressive. | B．It has been in Belgium for 6 years. |
| C．It is going back to China this year. | D．It has gained little weight since born. |
| A．Nora Verhoeyen. | B．Eric Domb. |
| C．Robin Bouttefeux. | D．Elizabeth Dunn. |
| A．A travel brochure. | B．A textbook. |
| C．A science magazine. | D．A newspaper. |
8 . Among the countless natural landscape in China, waterfall is one of the most beautiful wonders. Visiting these waterfalls will bring the chance to view some of the most striking sights in China just like Americans do in Niagara Falls.
Hukou Waterfall
Best Time: April~May, September~November
Recommended Visiting Time: 2～3 hours
When the Yellow River flows to Hukou Village where the width of the river course is shapely narrowing to 20～30 meters from 500 meters, the water pours into the lower riverbed and forming the Hukou Waterfall. It is a magic wonder mounted on the Yellow River, giving tourists a heart-shaking sight and stimulating your boundless imagination. It is the largest yellowish waterfall in the world and the China's second largest waterfall.
Because the Hukou Waterfall is located in a joint of Shanxi and Shaanxi, you can visit it from Shanxi side or Shaanxi side. Generally, visiting it from Shanxi side allows you to see more other small attractions along the Yellow River.
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Best Time: June~October
Recommended Visiting Time: 3～4 hours
Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in China and the tallest Waterfall in the world. The Huangguoshu Waterfall pours from the over 70 meters high cliff and gives out huge noise, providing a great visual feast to the viewers. There are several places to enjoy a different view of the grand waterfall.
One is Water-Curtain Cave, which is hidden behind the waterfall. It is a 134-meter long with fantastic stalactites（钟乳石）. In the cave, you can also see many flying small springs.
Nuorilang Waterfall
Best Time: all the year around
Recommended Visiting Time: 1 hour
Located in picturesque Jiuzhaigou Valley, the Nuorilang Waterfall is an attractive waterfall. With a width of 270 meters and a height of 24.5 meters, it is the widest waterfall and one of the largestwaterfalls in China and the most photographed waterfall in Jiuzhaigou. The famed Chinese TV series Pilgrimage to the West has filmed there.
1. What is special about Hukou Waterfall?| A．It is narrow. | B．It is an imaginary one. |
| C．It is the largest one in China. | D．It can be appreciated in two provinces. |
| A．70 meters. | B．134 meters. | C．270 meters. | D．500 meters. |
| A．Hukou Waterfall. | B．Huangguoshu Waterfall. |
| C．Niagara Falls. | D．Nuorilang Waterfall. |
9 . Convincing teenagers to put down their phone and dig in the flowerbeds may seem like a long shot. But if provided the opportunity, the right tools, and encouragement they might find they love gardening.
Gardening is good for psychological well-being.
Outdoor time promotes exercise. Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise.
Growing food encourages healthier eating habits. Teenagers that grow their own food are more likely to enjoy eating healthily. Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves. Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life.
| A．Plant care builds up responsibility |
| B．And gardening doesn’t need much space |
| C．A sense of responsibility matters to teenagers |
| D．Plants are often used as a tool to help improve mental health |
| E．Parents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoes |
| F．These benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activity |
| G．And harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food |
10 . We have learned to expect that trains will be punctual. After years of conditioning (习惯), most of us have developed an unshakable faith in railway timetables. Ships may be delayed by storms; flights may be cancelled because of bad weather; but trains must be on time. Only an exceptionally heavy snowfall might temporarily dislocate railway services. It is all too easy to blame the railway authorities when something does go wrong. The truth is that when mistakes occur, they are more likely to be ours than theirs.
After consulting my railway timetable, I noted with satisfaction that there was an express train to Westhaven. It went direct from my local station and the journey lasted a mere hour and seventeen minutes. When I boarded the train, I could not help noticing that a great many local people got on as well. At the time, this didn’t strike me as odd. I reflected that there must be a great many people besides myself who wished to take advantage of this excellent service. Neither was I surprised when the train stopped at Widley, a tiny station a few miles along the line. Even a mighty express train can be held up by signals. But when the train dawdled (慢吞吞地动) at station after station, I began to wonder. It suddenly dawned on me that this express was not roaring down the line at ninety miles an hour, but barely chugging (咔嚓咔嚓地响) along at thirty. One hour and seventeen minutes passed and we had not even covered half the distance. I asked a passenger if this was the Westhaven Express, but he had not even heard of it. I determined to lodge a complaint as soon as we arrived. Two hours later, I was talking angrily to the station master at Westhaven. When he denied the train’s existence, I borrowed his copy of the timetable. There was a note of triumph (胜利) in my voice when I told him that it was there in black and white. Glancing at it briefly, he told me to look again. A tiny asterisk (星号) conducted me to a footnote at the bottom of the page. It said: “This service has been suspended.”
1. What is most people’s faith in trains?| A．They rarely fail us in their punctuality . |
| B．They trick passengers for various reasons. |
| C．They are just as reliable as ships and flights. |
| D．They never come up to our expectations. |
| A．I wasn’t interested. | B．I wasn’t surprised. |
| C．I was quite annoyed. | D．I was deeply impressed. |
| A．Pleasant. | B．Rewarding. |
| C．Thrilling. | D．Disappointing. |
| A．The railway authorities. | B．The author himself. |
| C．The railway timetable. | D．The station master. |
