1 . Please don't feel singled out, special, or view yourself as a chosen one. She bites everyone. This is just the nature of the beast. There is absolutely no truth to the persistent myths that mosquitoes fancy females over males; that they prefer blondes and redheads over those with darker hair；or that the darker or rougher your skin, the safer you are from her bite. It is true, however, that she does play favorites and feasts on some more than others.

Blood type O seems to be the choice over types A and B or AB. People with blood type O get bitten twice as often as those with type A, with type B falling somewhere in between.

Those who have higher natural levels of certain chemicals in their skin, particularly lactic acid （乳酸），also seem to be more attractive. From these elements, she can analyze which blood type you are. These are the same chemicals that determine an individual’s level of skin bacteria and unique body smell.

Mosquitoes are also attracted by perfumes, soaps, and other applied fragrances. While this may seem unfair to many of you, she also has a desire for beer drinkers.

Wearing bright colors is also not a wise choice, since she hunts by both sight and smell, the latter depending chiefly on the amount of carbon dioxide sent out by the potential target. So she can smell carbon dioxide from over 200 feet away. When you exercise, for example, you emit more carbon dioxide through both breath and output. You also sweat, releasing those appetizing chemicals, primarily lactic acid, that invites the mosquito's attention.

Lastly, your body temperature rises, which is an easily identifiable heat signature. On average, pregnant women suffer twice as many bites, as they have a slightly raised body temperature.

Please don't go on a shower, exercise or give up your beloved beer and bright T-shirts just yet. Unfortunately, 85% of what makes you attractive to mosquitoes is fixed in advance in your genetic circuit board （电路板）.At the end of the day, she will find blood from any exposed target of opportunity.

1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To explain the reasons for mosquito bites.

B．To introduce a new discovery to the readers.

C．To prove that everyone suffers mosquito bites.

D．To arouse the interest of the readers in the topic.

2. Which element has nothing to do with mosquito bites?

A．Blood type.	B．Chemicals of bacteria.
C．Color of clothes.	D．Body temperature.

3. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?

A．All the mosquito bites are caused by your genetic circuit board.

B．Your blood will be targeted by mosquitoes at every opportunity.

C．Mosquito bites can be avoided if you give up some relevant habits.

D．Your genes determine your attractiveness to mosquitoes to a great extent.

4. What is the most suitable title for the passage?

A．Keep off Mosquitoes	B．Mosquito Bites Let Nobody off
C．Why are You a Mosquito Feeder	D．Mosquitoes, a Threat to Our Health

2 . 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。

A New Addition to the Family

For the initial ten years of his life, Victor was the prince of the household. As he was an only child, his parents petted him and showered all their love and attention on him. Whatever toys his parents bought, they were always meant for him. Whatever food was in the refrigerator, there was no one to compete with him to polish it off first. Victor could leave his toys or books around the house with complete ease of mind, knowing that there was no one who would get their hands on his belongings and cause any damage.

However, all that was to change overnight when Victor’s parents brought back his new baby sister, Lina, from the hospital. With her rosy cheeks, wide open eyes and angelic smile, Lina caught the hearts of her parents, grandparents and relatives. Everyone focused their attention on the cute bunch of joy. Whenever she cried, her mother or father would rush to her bed. She simply cried because she wanted to be carried. There was little time left for Victor.

Now that Victor’s mother had his baby sister to take care of, she expected Victor himself to do most of the chores he can do. Victor was asked to clean his own room, iron his own school uniform and clean his own shoes. Before Lina’s arrival, he had never lifted a finger to help out with these tasks. The whole family also went out less because it was unhealthy to expose Lina to the bacteria(细菌) being in the outside world too often.

Victor felt neglected by his parents. He felt that they loved Lina more than him. As a result, he tried to attract his parents’ attention by becoming resistant. One evening, Victor’s parents were called up by his teacher because Victor had got into a fight at school. His teacher had noticed Victor’s behaviour and work attitude changing downwards in the past two months. Before that, he had been a model student.

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2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

Upon hearing the teacher’s feedback, Victor’s parents got lost in thought.

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Victor realized that his parents still cared for him.

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3 . 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

“No 7, Jobie Nymble, takes the lead,” cried the announcer. “Just one more hurdle (跨栏) and ...” Cheers broke out. “Jobie Nymble from Riverside Middle School takes first place in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles!” The crowd went wild.

“County championships (锦标赛), here we come,” screamed Jobie, patting her green track spikes (钉鞋). They were her lucky shoes and she loved them. “Next Saturday, we’re taking home the gold,” Jobie whispered to her spikes, excitedly retying them.

“Don’t forget, guys,” said Marisol, one of her teammates. “My birthday party is next Friday at Hidden Park.”

Next weekend couldn’t come soon enough. Jobie smiled with excitement all week long. At track practice, she leaped over those hurdles faster than she’d ever leaped before. And it wasn’t long before everything in her path was a hurdle: flowerpots in her front yard, sidewalk cracks on the way to the bus stop and even her little sister, Teka!

The day of Marisol’s party, Jobie put on her favorite outfit: her blue shorts, an old track T-shirt from her dad, and her lucky spikes. “Perfect.” She smiled at herself in the mirror.

The party was under way when Jobie arrived at Hidden Park. She stopped by the track first, planning to do some practice.

“Jobie!” Two of Jobie’s teammates rushed toward her, breathless and barefoot. “Come on,” they yelled. “You have to try the slide.”

Jobie looked toward the party area. Suddenly, she saw it. The biggest slide she had ever seen was on the far side of the park. Smiling kids zoomed down the slide at unspeakable speeds. Without thinking twice, Jobie took off her spikes and dashed (猛冲) toward the slide. Its ladder stretched to the sky, but she reached the top in no time, closed her eyes and let go.

Jobie couldn’t get enough. She tried again and again. When it was finally time to go home, she unwillingly made her way back to the track where she’d left her shoes.

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As she eyed the area from a distance, panic set in.

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The next day, Jobie turned up in a new pair of spikes for the championships.

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4 . Everyone may face difficult circumstances.     1     The following tips can help you to find your courage and use it to increase your success!

Be Flexible.

When you are pursuing your goals, you may suddenly hit a roadblock and all movement comes to a standstill. When you hit a roadblock, don’t throw out your entire plan. Take a moment to step back from the situation and figure out how to adapt your plan to handle the roadblock. Be flexible in your approach.     2    

Build Support.

Long before you encounter any obstacles, it is important that you are always building your network of support.

    3     Surround yourself with the people who will encourage you and help you have the strength and determination to keep going.

    4    

During times of adversity, it’s important that you don’t focus on negative emotions. Rather than dwelling on events and mistakes that you may have just made, leave them in your past. You can learn lessons from those mistakes and then let them go. Move on by focusing on the future and what your life will be like when you achieve your goals.

It’s the Small Things that Matter.

When hardships occur, and threaten to permanently spoil your plans, it can make you desperate. At these times, it’s especially important to positive emotions to give you the ability to persist and improve performance.     5     The small things really do matter. No matter how small it is, forward movement is progress towards your goal.

A．Focus on the Future.

B．Learn to ignore mistakes.

C．Look for people who believe in you and your vision.

D．Remember that small accomplishments add up to greater successes.

E．The difficult circumstances manage to force you to give up your goals.

F．In these situations, courage is a must if you want to achieve your goals.

G．You never know what good things this unexpected roadblock might uncover.

5 . Give with Love

Choosing a charity to support isn't as easy as picking one out of a hat.    1     . Here are a few things to consider to help you choose.

What cause do you want to support?

Typically, the first thing that people think about when choosing a charity to support is the cause. There are children’s charities, animal charities and charities that raise money and awareness for a wide range of illnesses, disabilities and issues.     2    .

Do you want to support a large or small charity?

There are big name charities such as the Red Cross, SPCA and Barnardos.    3    , some of which work at a local level. Decide whether you want to contribute to a large and potentially powerful charily that will be making big waves but will have high running costs, or whether you want to support and contribute to a smaller charily that might only help a few people al a lime but will be fighting to get noticed and raise funds.

Find your reason

Once you have decided that you would like to give some of your time or money to help others, you need to make some decisions. For instance, volunteering.    4    , while others want to meet new people, Perhaps you have been affected by a particular charity supports, such as cancer or child abuse. Or perhaps you want to add your support to your local school which relies on parents and other members of the community to help children with their reading and maths.

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Think about your existing skills: do you prefer hands-on work, are you good with people, do you have a background in administration or secretarial work? Charities need a wide variety of skills, such as working in shops, organising fundraising events, driving vehicles or. in the case of animal charities, walking dogs or checking out foster homes.

A．Location is important

B．Decide on the kind of work

C．There are also many smaller charities

D．Some people want to give something back

E．Think about which organisation’s cause is dear to your heart

F．Larger charities will advertise vacant positions on their website

G．Your choice should be personal and your reasons unique to you

6 . The world’s first urban airport specifically for flying cars and drones(无人机) will be developed under government-backed plans to cut road congestion(拥堵)and pollution. The zero-emission airport, to be called Air One, will be built in Coventry later this year to allow small electric passenger-carrying aircraft to operate in an urban area. It will initially open in November in a month-long demonstration a part of events to mark Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture.

Urban- Air Port, the London-based aerospace company which is behind the facility, said it planned to eventually build more than 200 airports in cities around the world, with rooftops and floating platforms being used to locate them as close to urban centres as possible. Flying cars-effectively large. passenger - carrying drones- are not currently permitted to operate in UK airspace. However, the European Aviation Safety Agency has started a consultation on the issue and hopes that permission will be given in a few years to allow" electric vertical lake -off and landing vehicles"to operate commercially.

The technology is seen as quieter, lighter, cheaper and more environmentally friendly than helicopters, allowing people to take short journeys between city centres rather than relying on the increasingly congested road network.

Ricky Sandhu, founder and executive chairman of Urban - Air Port, said the new facility would give flying cars a place to land, take-off and charge their batteries. "It will bring clean urban air transport of zero emission to the masses, " he added . " Most of our cities are crowded urban centres where space is limited and you may not find sufficient space on the ground so rooftops can be important. " The ultimate aim was to build the airports on rooftops and on offshore platforms.

1. Why will Air One be constructed?

A．To celebrate Coventry’s year.

B．To encourage people to buy flying cars.

C．To reduce air pollution and traffic jams.

D．To promote the development of urban areas.

2. What do we know about flying cars according to the text?

A．They are intended for distant journeys.

B．They are mainly produced by Urban-Air Port.

C．They are allowed to operate commercially now.

D．They are great options for future travellers.

3. What is Mr. Sandhu 's attitude towards Air One?

A．Optimistic.	B．Objective.
C．Worried.	D．Unconcerned.

4. From which is the text probably taken?

A．A research paper.	B．A news report.
C．A travel brochure.	D．An online advertisement.

7 . The suspension monorail（单轨列车）, which winds its way through Wuppertal（a city of Germany）"like a steely dragon " , is the prime tourist attraction. More than 1.5 thousand million people have travelled through Wuppertal on it in the course of its 110-year history.

With its swift train service, it is not only a landmark and historical monument but has been Wuppertal’s essential means of transport since its operation in 1901. 85.000 passengers use it daily to travel through the city without the problems of junctions or traffic jams. With a top speed of 60 kph, the whole airy ride takes almost 35 minutes.

Tickets

The fare for a single trip with the Wuppertal Suspension Railway is as follows for:

Adults: 2.90 €

Children: 1.70 €

24-and 48-HourTicket

You get full flexibility with the 24- and 48- Hour Ticket. Using that you and even additional persons can lake the ride for 24 or 48 hours. Perfect for a daytrip or a visit to the city. Kids under six years go free.

24 – Hour Ticket:	7.20€
Fare for every additional person:	3.50€
48 – Hour Ticket:	13.70€
Fare for every additional person:	6.60€

Attention

In connection with the compulsory wearing of medical masks ordered by the government, the WSW urgently requests its passengers to obey the new regulation. Anyone not wearing an surgical mask. KN95/N95 mask or FFP2 mask will not be allowed to use the monorail. Neither cloth masks nor makeshift masks such an scarves are sufficient to fulfill the mask requirement on the monorail.

1. Why is the suspension railway a major tourist attraction?

A．Because it is shaped like a dragon.

B．Because it is the fastest transport in the city.

C．Because it is of historical and practical value.

D．Because it is an operating train powered by steam.

2. How much will a couple with a baby pay to ride 3 times a day?

A．€7.5.	B．€10.7.
C．€20.3.	D．€22.5.

3. Which of the following are must-haves on the monorail?

A．Medical masks.	B．Scarves.
C．Cloth masks.	D．Makeshift masks.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Banquet of Tang Palace, a dancing show performed by 14 dancers from Zhengzhou Song and Dance Theater, became a hit online after it     1    （stage）at the year 2020 Spring Festival gala of central China’s Henan Province.

The performance, inspired by the dancing figurines（小雕像）of the Tang Dynasty （618-907）tells a story about    2     life of female musicians during the Tang Dynasty.

"We’ve been exploring the proper way    3     （perform） the postures（姿势） and    4    （face） expressions of the female musicians with dance after we saw the dancing figurines displayed at the museum ". said Chen Lin, a director of the theater.

It’s not an easy task    5     the dancers. Every time before performing, they have to spend nearly three hours on make-up and    6    （prepare）. They even have to stuff their mouths with cotton and put on cotton-filled costumes. and headwear, which    7    （weigh） 30 kilograms, to achieve the    8     （slight） fat appearance of the Tang Dynasty people.

"The story is    9    （appeal）, and the emotion is    10     moves people. " said Feng Shuangbai, chairman of the Chinese Dancers Association. "When the audience is interested and sees in, they will pay more attention to and understand the historical and cultural elements contained in the work, and the culture will be spread. "

9 . Another term is underway.     1     We've offered some easy tips to help you improve your productivity and maintain most of your wisdom through the academic year.

Turn off social media notifications（通知）. Social media is great for connecting with your friends and the world around you, but it can be a serious distraction（分心）when you're trying to get into the zone: Turn them off. Put your phone into Do Not Disturb pattern.     2    

Figure out when you do your best work. Some people are energized first thing in the morning. Others thrive（活跃）when they're burning the midnight oil. If you don't really know when you're at your best, try keeping a time journal for a couple of weeks.     3     After a while, you'll find the pattern that works best for you.

Skip the to-do lists. Create a schedule, instead. Some people thrive on to-do lists. If that's you, then move along. If not, abandon the lists in favor of time blocking.     4     Organize your work time properly so that every period of time has a job.

    5     You have a research paper to write. If you can spare four hours and title it "Write research paper", you're still likely to feel at a loss and unsure how to get started. Instead, think about what you have to do first in the research writing process. After that, write an outline. Breaking big projects into bite-sized pieces will make the process a lot more enjoyable.

A．How will you make the most of it?

B．Do you arrive at the final determination?

C．Break complex tasks into more manageable ones.

D．Note how you felt and how well you stayed on task.

E．Plan work and study sessions then whenever possible.

F．Facing down a lengthy to-do list can make people discouraged.

G．You'll get that paper written a lot faster without the interruptions.

10 . Playing video games is an enjoyable pastime for many of us. But have you ever thought of becoming a video game developer and designing your own games?

If so, Electronic Arts’ (EA) “Get in the Game” program might be for you. The program targets high school girls, giving them a chance to work alongside professional female game developers, with a view to encourage more girls to pursue a career in the tech industry.

EA is the largest video game development studio in Central Florida, US. This year, 15lucky students were selected for the program and given the chance to put the finishing touches onto future EA titles.

Edgewater High School student Lyla Lovett,17,raised her hands in celebration after she fixed an in-game glitch(故障) and successfully found a potential solution. Current EA software engineer Alanna Berklund said: “That trial-and-error is something that happens every day in game development.”

She added: “Building games is not simple ... you have to try a lot of things, and most of the time it's a matter of changing something and seeing what happens.”

Years ago, when Berklund was a new graduate, she would ask technology companies whether their business tried to hire women. “They would say, ‘we just hire the best people’.” Berklund concluded. “Technology has always been a boys’ club, and it's about not keeping the present situation.”

The gender(性别)gap in technology goes far beyond the video game industry. According to the National Center for Women in Information Technology, the percentage of female science-based degree students, in the US, dropped from 37 percent to 19 percent between1985 and 2016. This decline in female science students is one of the reasons why non-profit groups such as “Girls Who Code” have appeared in recent years.

As more industries look to fill technology jobs, it’s important that women are equally represented.

Lyla said spending a week with female engineers convinced her to pursue a career in the industry.

“It’s fearful when you see lots of men in the field. But seeing female developers working successfully in the industry makes me think change is possible,” Lyla explained.

She added that, working with other women in the technology industry was “a big thing in my life. It helped me learn to communicate better, to manage problems, and to express my feelings.”

1. What can we learn about Electronic Arts’ (EA) “Get in the Game” program from the text?

A．Girls can play their favorite video games.

B．Girls can design video games with professionals.

C．Girls can team up with players around the world.

D．Girls can compete with boys while playing video games.

2. What happened when Berklund graduated years ago?

A．She was refused by many technology companies.

B．She wanted to compete with the men in the technology industry.

C．She had to work harder than her male colleagues.

D．She was given the chance to work in technology companies.

3. What can we learn from the text?

A．Traditional women's work in the tech industry is highly valued in the USA.

B．Non-profit groups such as “Girls Who Code” have disappeared in recent years.

C．The percentage of female science-based degree students has declined recently.

D．Becoming a video game developer and designing your own games are an easy thing.

4. What is the article mainly about?

A．The difficulties girls have in the technology industry.

B．Ways of attracting more girls to the technology industry.

C．The advantages girls have in the technology industry.

D．The gender gap girls face in the technology industry.