1 . The world has spent a long time living with the pandemic. But many people have become lazy about protecting their safety. Are you spending time indoors and unmasked with trusted friends? Or eating in restaurants or making more trips to the grocery store? New types of COVID-19 mean you should try to cut back on exposure. And where you can, double down on basic safety.     1    .     .

Wear masks

The N95 mask is the gold standard. It may cost too much or be hard to find. A cloth mask does a good job of filtering particles that cause infection.     2     — two cloth layers with a filter in the middle. Double masking is the best answer when you find yourself around strangers. The KF94 mask is a good bet.

    3    

If you go to the store two or three times a week, cut back to once a week. If you have been spending 30 to 45 minutes in the grocery store, cut down your time in the store.     4    . If you are waiting in line, be mindful of staying at least six feet apart from the people ahead and behind you. Try using delivery services or curbside pickup.

Spend less time indoors with people who are not from your household. If you must spend time with others, wear your best mask. Be sure any space is well ventilated (通风)(open windows and doors). Keep the visit as short as possible.     5    

The coronavirus vaccine may or may not be the solution. As of now, you are the best answer. Take care. Do not let your guard down!

A．Wash your hands frequently

B．Spend less time with others

C．The best mask has three layers

D．Don’t stay outdoors alone for a long time

E．If the market is crowded, come back later

F．It is still best to minimize your social activities

G．Here are two important ideas about how to stay safe

2 . The longer it takes to deal with your problems, the bigger they will grow and the harder it will be to sort them out. They are like _________ that grow in a beautiful garden. If not recognized early enough they will occupy the garden and _________ the beautiful flowers in the garden. In fact, you will _________ there was ever a lovely garden there.

When ignored, problems may become _________ as a normal standard. I remember working at a hospital which was often short of medical _________. As medical staff there we got so used to improvising(临时做事) that even when some supplies were _________ we did not think of using them. One nurse actually had to _________ me that the hospital had plenty of bandages so I should not be wasting people's money by telling them to buy them _________. My mind had become _________ to the abnormal to such an extent that it became normal and I absolutely did not think here was any other__________ to get the job done.

There are many abnormal situations and__________in our lives that we have become used to and__________with to the point that we do not see the need for__________. It is possible for you to become used to poverty and__________. Ignore the problem long enough and it may no longer become a problem to you. The __________is that you will not be living the kind of life you should be living. “Making do” is not always a good thing.

A problem that is not __________can lead to other problems. Unfortunately, problems are very __________creatures and they will eagerly invite other problems into your life if you __________them for too long. By not ________one you may be opening the door to many others. It's the domino effect(多米诺骨牌效应): one action or lack of if in this case, can lead to many __________

1.

A．plants

B．weeds

C．trees

D．seeds

2.

A．comfort

B．pat

C．choke

D．explore

3.

A．face

B．recall

C．regret

D．forget

4.

A．refused

B．found

C．sought

D．accepted

5.

A．supplies

B．orders

C．emergencies

D．tutors

6.

A．in use

B．in stock

C．in danger

D．in vain

7.

A．force

B．convince

C．remind

D．strike

8.

A．instead

B．already

C．yet

D．either

9.

A．familiar

B．available

C．accustomed

D．appointed

10.

A．state

B．mood

C．position

D．alternative

11.

A．responsibilities

B．requirements

C．agreements

D．circumstances

12.

A．comfortable

B．popular

C．avoidable

D．guilty

13.

A．failure

B．change

C．thrill

D．respect

14.

A．division

B．shortage

C．thirst

D．privilege

15.

A．wisdom

B．wonder

C．trouble

D．slogan

16.

A．left behind

B．made up

C．dealt with

D．set off

17.

A．shallow

B．social

C．selfish

D．silent

18.

A．harbor

B．practice

C．treasure

D．withdraw

19.

A．controlling

B．developing

C．hiding

D．skipping

20.

A．replacements

B．activities

C．reservations

D．consequences

3 . 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。

Apple on Wednesday launched a self-service repair programme that would allow customers to purchase Apple-made    1    (component)to replace worn-out or broken parts. The service will initially be available in the US early next year for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 ranges    2    (release)in September, and will expand in 2022 to also include the Mac computers    3    feature Ml chips. Apple’s website will first have customers read through the repair manual to ensure they’re comfortable performing the repair. They can then place an order    4    the parts through Apple’s website.

“Creating    5    (great)access to Apple genuine parts gives our customers even more choice if a repair is needed,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, in the announcement. “In the past three years,Apple    6    (double)the number of service locations with access to” Apple genuine parts, tools and training, and now we are providing an option for those who wish to complete their own repairs.”

The U-turn is abrupt. As recently as last month, Apple was fighting a    7    (propose)in support of right to repair. Apple’s shift is the second big victory for right-to-repair advocates in two months, following Microsoft’s landmark agreement in October to make its devices caster    8    (fix). They say that when a consumer replaces a broken model, it brings in a huge profit for Apple    9    taxes the environment, so this step is likely to be widely welcomed assuming spare parts are easily accessible and    10    (afford).

4 . There is a myth that people can see glass, but birds can’t.     1    

Many people are injured every year. They collide with unmarked doors and windows; embarrassment is the usual result.     2    Because of their small size and high-speed flight, they are usually killed or receive injuries that will likely kill them.

Birds can learn to avoid glass. For example, birds in zoo exhibits learn to avoid exhibit walls if the glass is marked for the first few days of their residence.     3    But overall, birds don’t seem to be able to generalize clues that windows are present, and frequently don’t survive the first impact.

Birds hit glass because it presents a triple threat. One is that reflections of vegetation or landscape attract birds to collide with glass.     4    Besides, glass corners or narrow passages can allow birds to see through to habitat on the other side of a building, and they die trying to fly through.

As researchers have begun to understand collisions, they are creating better approaches to reduce impacts on birds. For example, some have documented mortality(死亡) patterns and how they are influenced by lighting, the amount of glass present, the distribution of nearby vegetation, and other variables.     5    

This science has come along way, but many questions remain unanswered. Our efforts on the testing of bird-friendly materials are helping to expand understanding of how birds sec and respond to their environment, and will lead to more effective solutions.

A．In fact, neither birds nor people can see glass.

B．Wild birds can learn about specific pieces of glass.

C．Each year up to one billion birds hit glass in the U. S. alone.

D．Therefore glass can be the invisible killer of birds in particular.

E．So architects and other professionals can design innovative bird-watching buildings.

F．Others have looked at the type of structure to identify which poses the most risk.

G．Green habitat inside buildings with see-through glass can also trick birds to their death.

5 . When you consciously keep thinking of something, your unconscious mind will somehow spontaneously（自发地） push that idea or issue back to the surface even when you are doing something else, because your unconscious mind accepts, stores and plays back everything that the conscious mind focuses on. The unconscious mind is like a “yes” person, agreeing, accepting and reminding.

Hence, your unconscious mind can respond positively or negatively, depending on how you have consciously conditioned it—by constantly thinking about something. For instance, if you keep thinking negatively of someone, you will constantly say negative things about that person when you arc chatting away with another friend. If you keep telling yourself that it is very difficult to study English or that your English lecture is boring, then that thought will always crop up uninvited when you arc chatting with someone or doing something else. That is how the unconscious mind works. Successful athletes who consciously, continuously and consistently focus on superior performance actually perform well because they are driven by their unconscious mind. It's important to understand that whatever you consciously focus on, your unconscious mind will accept it. You need to think positively so that your unconscious mind will respond likewise. If you find yourself in a negative mood, discontinue that mood. Perhaps look at yourself through a mirror and sec how “ugly” your face is when you arc in a bitter mood. If you have a coin, flip it over. Say to yourself：“There are two sides of me, the good and the bad. Now I seem to be bad, so let's focus on the good. ”

You must not hold a negative thought too long, or it will come back again and get more rooted in your system. Once you are in a negative system, it would take much more reprogramming to uproot the bad “trees" in your mind. You could have a full-grown negative “forest" in your mind—and that could take ages to uproot. So replace it with a positive thought. Affirm（强化） consciously, continuously and consistently your new positive image. Focus on the new trait visually and see yourself succeeding in it.

Review your behavior. Do you moan and groan too often? Do you talk like a loser? Are you small-minded, selfish and unforgiving? It's time you consciously conditioned your unconscious mind to work in a positive manner.

1. What does the underlined phrase “crop up” probably mean in the second paragraph?

A．To produce.

B．To arise.

C．To take up.

D．To workout.

2. How does the author support the idea that “one's unconscious mind can respond positively or negatively"?

A．By analyzing relevant statistics.	B．By describing his personal experiences.
C．By explaining ca uses.	D．By providing examples.

3. What can we infer from the third paragraph?

A．Positive thoughts can replace negative thoughts automatically.

B．Negative thoughts arc obstacles to your academic performance.

C．It will take consistent efforts to get out of a negative system.

D．Negative thoughts result from your negative image in life.

4. Which of the following would be the best title forth c passage?

A．Train Your Unconscious Mind	B．Your Unconscious Mind Shapes Your Character
C．Uproot Your Unconscious Mind	D．Conscious Mind Outweighs Unconscious Mind

6 . Top 4 Beautiful Bookstores in the World

City Lights Books, San Francisco, United States

City Lights, an independent bookstore-publisher combination specializing in world literature, the arts and progressive politics, is still on c of the world's greatest bookshops since its establishment in 1953. It became well-known with publishing Allen Ginsberg's influential book “Howl and Other Poems” （City Lights, 1956） . I laving been a gathering place for American literary icons, like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg, this “Literary Landmark” attracts booklovers from across the country and around the world to browse, read, and just enjoy in the pleasant ambiance.

EI Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Occupying a 1920s theatre in the city's downtown, EI Ateneo has kept the original furnishings — original balconies, painted ceiling, shining carvings and deep red stage curtains — and added books. The former theatre boxes became intimate reading rooms. Soaking in the cozy atmosphere of the cafe on the stage between red. velvet curtains will be definitely perfect time.

Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal

First opened in 1906, one of the world's most magnificent bookshops, Livraria Lello, is in Portugal's second city, Porto. Its front with a beautiful design, complicated decoration, volumes of books and panels carved with Portuguese literary figures, attract many admirers. The red staircase is the centerpiece of this amazing shop, leading to the first floor like an exotic flower. Books are available in English, as well as Portuguese and French. A small cafe upstairs is a great place to quietly read your new book and enjoy a selection of coffees, port wine and cigars.

Shakespeare & Company, Paris, France

Originally established in 1919 by Sylvia Beach, it is a combination of a bookstore and a reading library, specializing in English-language literature. In the 1920s, the store was a meeting point for literary icons such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce. Located in the 5th District, in Paris's Left Bank, the current store was opened in 1951, named after and in honor of the earlier store that closed during World War II. It is a cozy place to admire the packed shelves and poetic posters.

1. Which bookstore also publishes books?

A．City Lights.	B．EI Ateneo Grand Splendid.
C．Livraria Lello.	D．Shakespeare & Company.

2. What can we learn about the bookstores according to the passage?

A．Livraria Lello offers books in different languages and is decorated with flowers.

B．EI Ateneo Grand Splendid was established in the 1920s.

C．Shakespeare & Company served as a reading library during World War II.

D．The original decorative style in EI Ateneo Grand Splendid remains unchanged.

3. What do City Lights and Shakespeare & Company have in common?

A．They specialize in literature and arts.	B．They provide good coffees.
C．They are ideally situated.	D．They received famous writers.

7 . When ten-year-old Reese Osterberg lost her home in Fresno County, California because of the large wildfire in state history early last fall, she had a very pressing concern: Did anyone grab her baseball cards?

No one did it. With a houseful of kids and dogs and a lot of horses to move out, the family forgot the cards in the stress. Naturally, Reese, the San Francisco Giants fan, was upset. She would lay out each player’s card on the floor in his corresponding field position when she watched the Giants on TV. “I 1ike baseball cards because they are pictures of people doing happy stuff—doing what they love, and what I love,” says Reese.

Reese’s loss touched the hearts of the Fresno County Fire Department, which posted her story on its Face-book page with an urgent request to help Reese restock her baseball card collection. That also touched the heart of Kevin Ashford. Ashford knew exactly where Reese   could find replacement cards：in his garage. He had more than 25,000 in his collection, with a ballpark value of $35,000 to $ 50,000. Ashford was thinking about selling them when he saw the fire department’s post. “I wasn’t really doing anything with them,” says Ashford. “I thought I could deal with this problem rather quickly. ”Firefighters transported the cards from Ashford’s garage to theirs and then surprised Reese during a tour of the firehouse. Towers of Ashford’s cards were piled in front of the fire engine.

After thanking Ashford, Reese was quick to share her remaining cards and the thousands of baseball cards she received from Ashford and donors around the country with other kids affected by California’s Creek Fire.

She got so many, in fact, that she started Cards from Reese, an organization that collects   baseball cards and donates them to those in need. Reese is trying to share her favourite things with others, as she explains it, “Come on! Giants!”

1. What happened to Reese’s baseball cards 1ast fall?

A．They were lost in the big fire.

B．They were sold at a good price.

C．They were grabbed by other kids.

D．They were donated to an organization.

2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．The true duty of firefighters.

B．The urgent request from Reese.

C．The real value of the baseball cards.

D．The public reaction to Reese’s problem.

3. Which of the following can best describe Reese?

A．Sharp and curious.	B．Helpful and generous.
C．Modest and thoughtful.	D．Friendly and humorous.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Learning from Baseball Fans Does Count

B．Playing Baseball Cards Is Really Beneficial

C．A Baseball Card Collector Acts after Wildfire

D．A Good Hobby Is Worth Sharing with Others

8 . A three-year study comparing three different treatment options for tooth decay (腐烂) in children’s teeth has found no evidence to suggest that conventional fillings are more telling than sealing (封闭) decay in teeth, or using prevention techniques alone, in stopping pain and infection from tooth decay.

The FiCTION trial, the largest of its kind to date, also found that 450 children who took part in the study experienced tooth decay and pain, regardless of which kind of dental treatment they received.

Professor Nicola Innes, Chair of Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Dundee, said, “Our study shows that each way of treating decay worked to a similar level but that children with tooth decay at a young age have a high chance of experiencing toothache however the dentist manages the decay. From our trial, the best way to manage tooth decay is not by drilling it out or sealing it in, but it’s by preventing it in the first place.”

During the study, one of three treatment approaches was then chosen randomly for each child’s dental care for the duration of the trial for three years. The first approach aimed to prevent new decay by reducing sugar intake, ensuring twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste (含氟牙膏). The second option involved drilling out tooth decay. For the third treatment strategy, tooth decay was sealed in to stop it progressing.

Of all three different ways of treating decay, sealing-in with preventive treatment was the most likely to be considered the best way of managing children’s decay if society is willing to pay a minimum of £130 to avoid an episode of pain or infection.

Professor Anne Maguire, Chair of Preventive Dentistry said, “The FiCTION findings have focused again on the need to prevent dental decay. The good news is that tooth decay can be prevented. Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, especially before bedtime, avoiding sugary drinks and snacks between meals and seeing a dentist regularly are all small habits that can help boost the overall health of your teeth.”

1. What does the underlined word “telling” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Popular.

B．Pessimistic.

C．Expensive.

D．Effective.

2. What does the study advise us to do?

A．Let tooth decay fall out naturally.

B．Drill tooth decay out at the dentist’s.

C．Prevent tooth decay as early as possible.

D．Have conventional fillings to manage tooth decay.

3. Why were the three treatment approaches chosen randomly in the study?

A．To use different ways.	B．To get precise findings.
C．To explore other fields.	D．To analyse more reasons.

4. What does Professor Anne Maguire want to tell us?

A．We should take good care of our teeth.

B．Children shouldn’t eat any snacks.

C．The study’s findings may be one-sided.

D．He will do further research on tooth decay.

9 . With the trans-Tasman travel now in place, many of us are dreaming of afternoons watching sunsets fall over New Zealand’s dramatic mountains and lakes. After a long time of lockdown, it’s an appealing prospect. One great way to see the sights without breaking the bank is to rent a camper（野营车）.

“It’s amazing to see the smaller towns and learn about what happens on an orchard（果园）or a farm while staying in my camper, ” says Karen Nisbet, a 38-year-old New Zealander who has spent more than four years on the road.

If you’ve never taken a camper trip before, you might be wondering what it’s like. In New Zealand, you can camp at many places if you have the right vehicle. “To be able to camp better, your vehicle needs to be certified as self-contained, ” says Andy Ford, who runs a business renting campers in Auckland and Christchurch. “That basically means you have a portable toilet, and you’ve got water and food supply on board. ”

“There is something to check before booking, because if you camp outside a campground without the proper certification, you can be fined. Even with a self-contained vehicle, it doesn’t mean you can camp anywhere, ” Mr Ford adds. Many cities and popular tourist destinations like Queenstown often have restrictions, as do areas marked for conservation.

The good news is that it’s easy to find a place to stay. NZ’s Department of Conservation has a website you can use to search for camping sites around the country, or you could use an app.

If you’re camping, it’s important to make sure you deal with your waste properly. Many camp-grounds will have a dump（垃圾场）nearby for convenience, but you may need to plan ahead.

1. What can we know about Karen Nisbet from the text?

A．She owns a new camper.	B．She is from a small town.
C．She always stays in a farm.	D．She likes taking a camper trip.

2. What is Andy Ford’s advice on going camping?

A．To run a business renting campers.	B．To have a camper with full facilitie
C．To buy a portable toilet and water.	D．To spend enough time on the road.

3. Where can people camp in New Zealand?

A．In a mountain area.	B．In Queenstown.
C．In a conservation area.	D．In the zoo of Auckland.

4. What does the text mainly talk about?

A．New Zealanders’ habits of going camping.

B．The popularity of camping in New Zealand.

C．Different benefits of travelling in New Zealand.

D．The points for attention to camping in New Zealand.

10 . The fireman couldn't________what the dark thing was through the heavy smoke.

A．make out

B．give out

C．put out

D．set out