1 . 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。

Back in the early 1980s, the idea of home computers was catching on. I wasn't keen on getting one. Somehow, I evolved and have owned several computers over the years. Some days, I loved my computer, but more often than not, I hated it. I didn't grow up with them, and they were a challenge to my mental health. Dealing with modern technology was my introduction to stress, and I know who to blame: my children.

They weren't satisfied that their dad and I finally bought a computer and learned to send e-mails. We were quite happy with that, but next came a cellphone. Then just talking on the phone was not acceptable; they insisted we learn to text as well. We couldn't get a break.

I remember well the night that Facebook became a household word around here. Those kids of ours were determined to set up a joint account for us. It took some convincing. We felt no guilt for grating on (激怒) their nerves considering the drama they'd sometimes created for us during their teenage years. A little payback wouldn't hurt those two.

More recently, my husband and I were forced into getting rid of our flip phones and getting smartphones. I will admit that I progressed into appreciating mine. I liked speaking to Siri and finding out what I needed to know in an instant. I enjoyed having Internet access everywhere I went. I felt a sense of accomplishment; my husband-not so much. To this day, he would happily take back his flip phone.

Last Christmas, our children surprised us with yet another popular form of technology-Alexa. The girls took our smartphones in hand and got us programmed. Before we fully understood what was happening, we could tell Alexa to turn our lamp on or off, and she would. To be honest, we were a bit annoyed at having to learn how to use yet another device, but we decided to keep it. We mastered turning the lamp on and off, and once again I got the hang of it sooner than my husband did. I became his Alexa coach.

注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One night, Alexa did not turn on the lamp when I gave the command.
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We should thank our children and grandchildren.
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2 . People today are not unfamiliar with term such as "going eco-friendly" and "sustainable lifestyle". However, there exists a group of sceptics（怀疑论者）who believe that going eco-friendly is merely a fad（一时的风尚）. I disagree with this viewpoint, Going eco-friendly is not merely a fad and it does, in fact, change the beliefs and attitudes of people.

The long-term presence of environmental organisations shows the efforts that people have made towards going eco-friendly. Organisations such as World Wildlife Fund advocate people to go eco-friendly. The high involvement of the organisations and the participants is thus a strong indicator that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad but a trend that can last decades.

Another strong indicator is the emergence of sustainable products in many industries, such as organic produce and electric vehicles. The consumer demand, coupled with eco-conscious（环保意识的）businesses, is behind the sharp increase in such products. This shows a shift in the beliefs and attitudes of people towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle. Thus, it seems quite certain that going eco-friendly is not merely a fad.

While some people who broadcast their eco-friendly practices are criticised for just hoping to project an eco-conscious image, there are a number of celebrities who have been practising the zero-waste lifestyle for years. For those who do so for years, and not mere days or months, it is indeed a commitment that can only come with a true change in beliefs and attitudes towards caring for the earth.

The call to save the earth looks set to stay. With the development of technology and the appearance of many platforms advocating going green, people are more willing to change their beliefs and attitudes when they can learn about and appreciate the positive impact of the work of different environmental organisations and individuals. It is hoped that these effects will go a long way in ensuring that our planet will remain a suitable place to live in.

1. Why does the author mention World Wildlife Fund?

A．To appreciate its environmental efforts.

B．To encourage people to go eco-friendly.

C．To evidence the universal recognition of going green.

D．To highlight the difficulty in changing people's attitudes.

2. What does the underlined word "emergence" mean in paragraph 3?

A．Sudden disappearance.	B．Sharp increase.
C．Gradual development.	D．Limited application.

3. What does the author expect of technology development?

A．It may discourage people from sustainable lifestyle.

B．It may boost the business of organic produce.

C．It will be used to project an eco-conscious image.

D．It will promote environmental awareness.

4. What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

A．To prove going eco-friendly a lasting trend.

B．To popularize the eco-friendly products.

C．To offer strategies to go eco-friendly.

D．To advertise for eco-friendly platforms.

3 . The other day a big, ugly, black bat found its way to my bathroom. I am what is known as “the man of the house”, so it was my_________, in fact my manly duty, to rid the house of the_________creature.

Being a man does not_________the fact that I am extremely_________of bats. All men, I think, sometimes have had that feeling of being_________in some male role. Sometimes it is something as simple as having to_________that you know something about car engines when the car won’t start. But sometimes the trap is a (n)_________one. Many men prefer to be something different from what society_________men should be. What these men want is the_________to be what they want to be.

As I came towards the frightening bat, I__________what would happen if I had simply told my wife that I wouldn’t do it. But I couldn’t do that! I__________opened the window, carefully lifted a broom and swept the bat out of the__________.

My wife was__________and my son thought I was a__________. They asked me how I had got rid of the bat, I started to tell them—but then__________. A man doesn’t talk of such things.

1.

A．action

B．job

C．character

D．decision

2.

A．awful

B．lovely

C．magical

D．intelligent

3.

A．determine

B．prove

C．explain

D．change

4.

A．afraid

B．fond

C．tired

D．ashamed

5.

A．interested

B．trapped

C．involved

D．absorbed

6.

A．admit

B．expect

C．pretend

D．confirm

7.

A．difficult

B．accessible

C．small

D．visible

8.

A．forbids

B．thinks

C．predicts

D．refuses

9.

A．anxiety

B．promise

C．freedom

D．talent

10.

A．concluded

B．revealed

C．doubted

D．wondered

11.

A．eagerly

B．accidentally

C．slowly

D．violently

12.

A．car

B．engine

C．door

D．window

13.

A．pleased

B．shocked

C．embarrassed

D．amused

14.

A．friend

B．master

C．champion

D．hero

15.

A．escaped

B．stopped

C．continued

D．forgot

4 . Several years ago, Cindy and her kids noticed that two robins (知更鸟) had built a nest in one of their trees. As they paid attention to the robins’ _________ they realized there were eggs in the nest.

Soon four baby birds hatched. Cindy and her kids took _________ of the baby birds. They loved to watch them and would check on their condition _________.

Then one day as Cindy was _________ clothes in one of the kids’ rooms—she saw something she’d never seen before or since. More than a dozen birds were flying around the tree with the robins’ nest. Cindy _________ out to see what the trouble was and saw all different types of birds were _________ the tree. Instinctively, Cindy ran to _________ the baby birds and what she found was _________.

The birds were dive-bombing (俯冲攻击) the tree because a snake had _________ itself around the tree and was trying to get to the baby robins. The birds were doing everything they could to __________ the baby birds.

Cindy thought quickly and took a __________ and used it to pull the snake off the tree. It slid away and when Cindy eventually __________, all of the birds were sitting on the branches of the tree looking at her as if to say thank you. Then they flew away.

There is something remarkable that happens when we have a __________ cause. When we have a common __________, just like the birds, we forget our __________. We begin to work together and focus on common objectives and we fight for our cause.

1.

A．weight

B．cage

C．color

D．activity

2.

A．ownership

B．advantage

C．place

D．hold

3.

A．anxiously

B．casually

C．regularly

D．quickly

4.

A．washing

B．folding

C．buying

D．renting

5.

A．rushed

B．looked

C．worked

D．stood

6.

A．attacking

B．waving

C．ruining

D．observing

7.

A．catch

B．protect

C．comfort

D．serve

8.

A．interesting

B．rewarding

C．amazing

D．inspiring

9.

A．defended

B．enjoyed

C．resigned

D．wrapped

10.

A．save

B．satisfy

C．support

D．carry

11.

A．stick

B．gun

C．net

D．rope

12.

A．settled down

B．gave in

C．turned around

D．cheered up

13.

A．common

B．final

C．public

D．personal

14.

A．problem

B．enemy

C．idea

D．sense

15.

A．dangers

B．friends

C．differences

D．promises

5 . Tuesday Talks

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, 16:00-16:30

Tuesday Talks is a talk about finding your career in the outdoor recreation industry with Hailey Doss Hester.

Join us for Tuesday Talks as we sit down with industry professionals and leaders in this outdoor focused conversation series. Our goal is to introduce you to influential individuals through genuine conversations on Instagram Live. We will touch on diversity in the outdoors, current trends, and much more!

Location: Instagram Live

Outdoor Clinic

Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, 12:00-12:30

Come and explore nature in the Sierras. Learn about the plants that you might see while on a trip to Tahoe or Yosemite. Improve your knowledge and impress your friends by learning about the natural environment around you in our local mountain range.

If you need accommodations, please email peakinfo@ csus. edu.

Location: Virtual — ZOOM

Green Team

Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, 14:00-15:00

The Sacramento State Green Team aims to make Sacramento State a sustainable campus through education, promotion and performance of sustainable efforts. They advise and work with the University on source reduction, recycling and other sustainable practices while also providing educational programs for students, staf and the community.

Location: Instagram Live

Explore Utah

Thursday, Oct 22, 2020, 16:00-16:30

Do you want to travel to one of the five National Parks in Utah? Join us as we will take you on a virtual hike through the beautiful Bryce Canyon National park! There are many colorful and unique rock formations that shape the canyon, making it one-of-a-kind experience. The virtual trip will take you through what is known as the amphitheater (圆形剧场), starting at the sunset trail head and ending at the sunrise trail head. There is no other place like Bryce Canyon, no hiking shoes required!

Location: Virtual — ZOOM

1. What is the focus of Tuesday Talks?

A．Taking part in professional outdoor activities.

B．Breaking into the outdoor recreation industry.

C．Knowing the developing trend of modern industry.

D．Learning about the diversity of species outdoors.

2. Who will get interested in The Sacramento State Green Team?

A．Plant experts.	B．Adventurers.
C．Outdoor clinic lovers.	D．Environmentalists.

3. What is the uniqueness of Bryce Canyon?

A．The beautiful rising sun.	B．The depth of the valley.
C．Distinctive stone shapes.	D．Natural places for species.

6 . An unconventional method for growing rice has been found to increase yields(产量) by 20 to 50 percent. Reports from China, India, Southeast Asia and Africa suggest that average yield increases of 20 to 50 percent are regularly being achieved by farmers adopting the "system of rice intensification(集约化)"(SRI)，which needs one-tenth as many seeds and aims to stimulate the root system of plants rather than trying to increase yields in the conventional way by using improved seeds and fertilizers.

The idea of using less to gain more is seen as an important innovation(革新) for adapting farming to climate change and a way to increase yields at a time when human populations are growing fast but traditional plant breeding and genetically modified techniques have failed to increase yields more than a few percentage points, says Norman Uphoff, professor of international agriculture at Cornell.

The new way to grow rice needs only half as much water, and is proving most popular in water-stressed countries, says Tavseef Mairaj Shah, a Ph.D. researcher. "Rice growing in Kashmir largely depends on irrigation systems that draw water from the river Jhelum. But climate change is leading to drier winters, untimely rains, and warmer summers."

“SRI is a great technique, not just from the water-saving perspective but because it offers better yields and soil conditions. Different studies, both at the experimental level and farmer-participative level, have shown that SRl improves yields with less water.” Shah adds.

Some academic, the global seed industry and the international community once rejected reports of “fantastic” yields, accusing farmers of falsifying(篡改）records and researchers of carelessness and "non-science". But more than 600 articles, checked by SRI International at Cornell University, have shown benefits.

Uphoff says, “Attitudes are changing.The original hostility(敌意) has gone." However, the early opposition has resulted in comparatively little scientific research being conducted into SRI and a slow understanding by funders.

1. How does SRI increase the yields of rice?

A．By sowing more seeds	B．By using improved seeds.
C．By improving its root system.	D．By adopting special fertilizers.

2. Compared with the conventional method for growing rice, SRI________.

A．needs less water	B．increases labor costs
C．requires better soil conditions	D．depends on genetically modified techniques

3. What was the global seed industry's initial attitude toward reports on SRI?

A．Curious

B．Skeptical.

C．Approving

D．Uninterested.

4. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?

A．How to Increase Yields

B．People's Attitudes Towards SRI

C．An Innovative Means of Growing Rice

D．The Disadvantages of Conventional Plant Breeding

7 . Consistently doing what you need to do to succeed, with total focus and determination, is incredibly difficult.    1    Here are some ways you can be more successful in your life.

Let your past inform your future. The past is valuable. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from the mistakes of others. Then let it go.    2    Think about what went wrong but only in terms of how you will make sure that won't happen next time.

Never complain. Your words have power, especially over you. Complaining about your problems always makes you feel worse,not better. So if something is wrong,don't waste time complaining.    3    Learn to ignore the things you have no control over. Mental strength is like muscle strength-no one has an unlimited supply. So why waste your power on things you can't control? For some people,it's family. For others,it's global warming.    4    Fine. Do what you can do: Lend a listening ear. Recycle,and reduce your carbon footprint. Be your own change-but don't try to make everyone else change.

    5    Before you turn out the light every night, take a moment to quit worrying about what you don't have. Think about what you do have. You have a lot to be thankful for. Feels pretty good, doesn't it? Feeling better about yourself is the best way of all to recharge your mental batteries.

A．Be grateful for the good things in your life.

B．The past is just training; it doesn't define you.

C．Whatever it is, you care, and you want others to care.

D．See your life and future as totally within your control.

E．Just put that mental energy into making the situation better.

F．People may like your things, but that doesn't mean they like you.

G．And that's why the ability to work hard and respond positively to failure is vital.

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。

When it comes to being fit and healthy, we’ re often reminded     1     (aim) to walk 10,000 steps per day. This can be a frustrating target to achieve, especially when we’ re busy with work and other     2     (commitment).

However, recent research from Harvard Medical School has shown that,     3     average, approximately 4,400 steps a day is enough to significantly reduce the risk of death in women. This was     4     it was compared to only walking around 2,700 steps daily. The more steps people walked, the     5     (low) their risk of dying was, before leveling off at around 7,500 steps per day. No     6     (addition) benefits were seen with more steps. Although it’s uncertain whether similar results would be seen in men, it’s one example of how moving     7     little bit more daily can improve health and reduce risk of death.

If you think sitting at the desk all day is bad and     8     (simple) want to move more, one easy way to do that is to add about 2,000 steps to your current step count. Walking to work,     9     (take) part in an online exercise program or meeting with friends for a walk also     10     (work) to easily get more physical activity.

9 . If you’re an un-decider, even the simplest decisions can make your pulse race.     1     .Here are some strategies for spending less time worrying about decisions.

Go for good enough

Since perfectionism and indecision often go hand in hand, you should be moving from a mind-set that “only the best will do” to “good enough is good enough”. It helps to reflect on your original goal. Did you begin the exhausting online shopping to find a toaster that could clean itself, roast carrots and also charge your cellphone? Or were you just looking for something that would brown your bread?     2     .

Outsource ( 外包) decisions

Research has shown that choices weaken the willpower and lead to decision fatigue (疲劳). That’s why indecisive people are advised to pick their “battles”.     3     . When it comes to wine, for example, all I want is a good glass with dinner. So rather than studying which to choose, I leave the decision to my local wine store, asking it to send me a case of surprises once in a while.

The 90 percent Rule

When a yes-or-no decision has many pros and cons, try the “90 percent rule”. This involves evaluating an opportunity on a scale from 0 to 100. If your interest falls anywhere below 90 percent, reduce its score to zero and reject it.     4     . Why would you deliberately choose to feel that way about an important choice in your life?

    5    

If you’re deciding whether to move across the country, imagine you’ve asked your best friend to choose for you. On the big day, she hands you an envelope; inside, it announces you’re leaving next month. Do you feel excited? Or disappointed? Using thought experiments to separate important variables can help you cut through the fog to see clarity.

A．Cut through the fog

B．Turn to friends for help

C．You could rely on habits and routines

D．In other words, be choosy about choosing

E．Remembering your purpose can simplify the process

F．Think about how you’d feel if you scored a 65 on some test

G．And big, life-changing choices can cause a state of breaking down

10 . 假定你是校英文报English Sky的编辑李华，近期“文化古迹之旅”专栏向全校同学征集稿件。请你写一封征稿启事，内容包括：
1. 稿件要求；
2. 投稿方式(Englishsky@126.com)；
3. 截止期限。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇： relic古迹

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