1 . Nature was Chen Rui’s “childhood home”. The 37-year-old researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Zoology (中国科学院动物研究所) was not able to talk until he was 4 years old because of the way his brain processes sensory information.

This _______ him “strange” in some people’s minds. So, he didn’t have friends who were around his age. This led him to turn his _______ to nonhuman things around him. He became fascinated (着迷) by the world of _______ .

“The _______ time of my childhood was in the farm fields,” says Chen. “I squatted (蹲下) there, _______ the activities of insects, including ants building their homes, grasshoppers nibbling grass and dragonflies flying low. I had so many questions about their activities and was full of _______ about this world.”

These experiences _______ a seed in his heart. Decades later, he’s a scholar who has _______ life-science investigations in nearly 100 countries and regions on five continents. He has found around 100 new _______ , living and extinct, many of which are named ________ him.

“I was a child who was ‘cured’ by ________ ,” he says. “I wanted to grow up to ________ the power of nature with more young people and to popularize understanding of animals, including insects. I wanted to start classes to bring children to learn in the open air and ________ the gifts nature endows (赋予).” These aspirations (愿望) led him to recently ________ the popular-science book, Du Chong Ji (Reading About Insects).

It’s a continuation of a mission he began to act upon ________ a freshman in 2006, when he started a(n) ________ for people interested in insects at Nanjing Agricultural University. He often ________ for members to visit the Zijin Mountain in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, to ________ insects. His organization ________ had nearly 600 members.

After graduating in 2010, Chen was ________ to the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences to complete his doctorate in zoology. In 2016, he was recruited (录用) by the Institute of Zoology of the CAS.

1.

A．got

B．dreamed

C．did

D．made

2.

A．face

B．attention

C．movement

D．back

3.

A．herbs

B．farming

C．pets

D．insects

4.

A．hardest

B．shortest

C．happiest

D．forgettable

5.

A．observing

B．playing

C．organizing

D．ruling

6.

A．curiosity

B．guilty

C．care

D．hope

7.

A．planted

B．liked

C．had

D．melted

8.

A．came out

B．brought out

C．got down

D．engaged in

9.

A．countries

B．species

C．columns

D．wastes

10.

A．out

B．after

C．on

D．over

11.

A．parents

B．doctor

C．nature

D．heart

12.

A．reach

B．relate

C．find

D．share

13.

A．experience

B．wave

C．compare

D．create

14.

A．consume

B．publish

C．raise

D．polish

15.

A．as

B．about

C．with

D．under

16.

A．test

B．research

C．association

D．newspaper

17.

A．arranged

B．cycled

C．dealt

D．drilled

18.

A．get through

B．knock off

C．put out

D．look for

19.

A．occasionally

B．eventually

C．precisely

D．barely

20.

A．admitted

B．inspired

C．connected

D．selected

2 . Antarctica (南极洲) is the coldest place on Earth. It's also the driest. With annual rainfall close to zero, Antarctica is technically a desert. Covering about 14 million square kilometers around the South Pole, it is the fifth largest continent in the world. A high mountain range, the Trans-Antarctic range, runs from east to west, cutting the continent in two. There are volcanoes too, but they are not very active. Antarctica holds 90% of the world's ice, and most of its fresh water (70%) is in a frozen state, of course. 98% of the surface is covered permanently in the ice cap. On average it is two kilometers thick, but in some places it reaches a depth of five kilometers. Strong winds driven by gravity blow from the pole to the coastline, while other winds blow round the coast. It is difficult to imagine a more inhospitable (不宜居的) place.

Yet Antarctica is full of wildlife, which has adapted to its extreme conditions. There are different types of penguins, flying birds, seals, and whales. But the long Antarctic winter night, which lasts for 182 days (the longest period of continuous darkness on earth) , as well as the extreme cold and lack of rainfall, means that few types of plants can survive there. Only two types of flowering plants are found, while there are no trees on the large continent. The rest of the plants are made up of mosses, algae and lichen. Some forms of algae have adapted to grow on ice.

Most of the ice has been there for thousands of years. As a result, it has become a window on the past, and can give researchers lots of useful information. Gases and minerals, in the form of volcanic dust trapped in the ice, can tell us a lot about what the world's climate was like in past ages. Antarctic rocks are also very important for research. Most of them are meteorites (陨石) from outer space. One rock, known as the “Alien” rock, may contain evidence of extra-terrestrial (外星人) life.

Antarctica was the last continent to be discovered. But more than two thousand years ago Greek geographers believed that there was a large land mass in the south which balanced the land in the north. They called it Anti-Arktikos, or Antarctica: the opposite of Arctic (北极) . When Europeans discovered the continent of America in 15 century, the great age of exploration began. However, progress to the South Pole was slow. Not until the late 18h century did the British explorer James Cook cross the Antarctic Circle, but he never saw land. Then in 1895, a Norwegian called Carstens Borchgrevink became the first man to set foot on the Antarctic mainland. The race to the pole had begun. It was finally reached on 11^th December, 1911 by the Norwegian Roald Amundsen.

1. In writing Paragraph 1, the author aims to _________.

A．tell us about the history of the discovery of Antarctica

B．tell us that Antarctica is completely covered in thick ice

C．introduce the distribution of fresh water in Antarctica

D．introduce the basic information about Antarctica

2. What does the author mainly want to tell us in Paragraph 2?

A．All Antarctic plants grow on ice.

B．Animals can't survive the Antarctic polar night.

C．Antarctica has a great variety of plants.

D．Despite the extreme conditions in Antarctica, many plants and animals live there.

3. What does the author intend to show with the example of the “Alien (外星人) ” rock?

A．There are aliens in Antarctica.	B．Meteorites all contain evidence of alien existence.
C．There's a lot to study in Antarctica.	D．Rocks are rare in Antarctica.

4. What could we learn from the last paragraph?

A．The Greek geographers found the Antarctica.

B．James Cook was the first explorer who reached the South Pole.

C．A Norwegian reached the South Pole first.

D．Humans first set foot on the Antarctic mainland in 1911.

5. What makes the best title for the passage?

A．A Race to the South Pole	B．Antarctica: the Last Continent
C．The wildlife of Antarctica	D．Antarctica: A desert

3 . Choosing a college is about more than the name on the diploma (文凭) . Where students go to school touches many aspects of their lives, from academic studies to social activities and beyond. Considering the importance of this decision, prospective students should think carefully about their options. Follow these steps to help you make a college decision.

Develop your short list.

A lot of thought should go into developing a short list of schools you would like to attend. Brennan Barnard and Rick Clark, authors of “The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together,” urge students to think about location, enrollment size (招生规模) , majors and programs, the people on campus, opportunities outside of the classroom, cost and selectivity when crafting a list.

Revisit schools.

Once applications are in, it's time to think hard about where you want to attend, which may lead another visit. While you should have gotten a feel for campus life during initial college tours, take another trip to each school and come up with a list of 10 to 15 detailed questions, says Bob Roth, author of several books on college success. Know what to ask on a college visit, and don't leave with any questions unanswered. Meeting with current students is another way to measure campus culture, as they can provide insight about social activities and classroom experiences for certain majors. But taking a campus tour can be expensive, considering travel costs. If a return trip is out of the question, take a second look at the campus via a virtual tour and reach out to college officials or students with any follow-up questions.

Compare financial aid awards.

If you're looking to graduate from college with little or no debt, carefully compare financial aid packages. It's wise to look beyond the tuition and see what additional costs apply, like housing and meal plans. Understand the difference between free money-such as grants (补助金) and scholarships —and loans, which you'll have to pay back eventually. Some colleges offer generous financial aid packages meeting full financial need, meaning those students are not required to take out loans.

Communicate with family.

Many parents have fond memories of their college campus and want their children to share that same experience. But what was the best fit for a parent, may not be the best fit for the student. Create an open dialogue during the decision-making process. Give your parents reasons as to why you want to attend a particular college, like an interest in a specific academic program or study abroad opportunity.

1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A．The list of colleges you would like to attend should be as short as possible.

B．There are many factors to consider before choosing a college.

C．You should list as many schools as possible before choosing a college.

D．The most important thing to consider when choosing a college is the location.

2. According to Paragraph 3, why do you need to visit the schools again?

A．Because a virtual tour to the campus is always less convenient than a physical visit.

B．Because it is good to get to know more current students before school starts.

C．Because the cost of taking a campus tour is not as expensive as you think.

D．Because you need to know more about these schools before making a final decision.

3. What does the author suggest about financial aid awards?

A．You don't need to worry about the cost of rent and food.

B．You need to know what money you need to pay back and what you don't.

C．All you need to consider when choosing a college is the cost of tuition.

D．It's unwise to choose a college whose financial aid package covers all financial needs.

4. According to Paragraph 5, which of the following may NOT be a reason for parents to let students choose the college they attended?

A．They have had an investment in the college.	B．They had met very good professors at that college.
C．The college has a beautiful view.	D．The college has friendly staff.

5. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

A．To draw student's attention to college life.	B．To help students find the right college.
C．To provide students with access to college.	D．To share his experience on selecting college.

4 . They queued (排队) for two hours for nothing. They _________ have been told the tickets were sold out.

A．would

B．may

C．must

D．should

5 . You don’t need any special skills for this job, just plain _________ sense.

A．domestic

B．normal

C．common

D．average

6 . The negotiations have been _________ in a positive manner.

A．digested

B．blocked

C．conducted

D．narrowed

7 . —Why are you always late?
—_________? I’ve never delayed work.

A．So what

B．Why not

C．What for

D．Why me

8 . ______ in thought, John completely missed his bus stop and had to walk back.

A．To lose

B．To be lost

C．Lost

D．Losing

9 . Chinese EV-makers are investing in new features to connect their EVs (Electric vehicles) to phones and home appliances in ______ is being called a “Human x Car x Home” ecosystem.

A．that

B．where

C．when

D．what

10 . Shi Yuqi, as well as his badminton team members, ______ a gold medal at the Thomas Cup Awarding Ceremony on May 5th.

A．is awarded

B．are awarded

C．was awarded

D．were awarded