1 . Hector is a UPS driver. He noticed that while he did his normal
Once Hector understood the cause, he
After getting all the
After the
Before the Cov-19 pandemic, you probably didn't think too much about the people who delivered your packages. But in times of
| A．effort | B．order | C．message | D．route |
| A．jumped | B．turned | C．broke | D．sank |
| A．showing | B．writing | C．reading | D．meaning |
| A．tensed | B．upset | C．amused | D．curious |
| A．friends | B．package | C．goods | D．greetings |
| A．parcel. | B．car | C．bag | D．box |
| A．payment | B．schedule | C．information | D．budget |
| A．took | B．rang | C．showed | D．held |
| A．toys | B．books | C．puzzles | D．clothes |
| A．delivery | B．talking | C．call | D．meeting |
| A．realized | B．predicted | C．revealed | D．recognized |
| A．Otherwise | B．Besides | C．Therefore | D．Meanwhile |
| A．live through | B．live on | C．live by | D．live for |
| A．disaster | B．pandemic | C．accident | D．conflict |
| A．stressed | B．disturbing | C．awkward | D．important |
It was a cold, snowy evening. Tommy was running as fast as he could, focused on nothing but his destination----the shop on the street corner. Two weeks ago he saw figurines(小塑像) of Marvel superheroes on the shelves and felt he had to have one. He’s been walking the neighbor’s dog ever since then to earn money to fulfil his little dream. He was so excited and barely noticing the world around him. Maybe that’s why he tripped over the legs of a homeless woman, who was sitting on the pavement, her back against the wall. He murmured(低语) "sorry" and moved on to his destination.
Once he entered the shop, he went straight to the shelves with figurines. Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and many more----all of his admired heroes. With his heart pounding like crazy he reached for Spiderman.
“You like these, true believer?”
Tommy turned around. An old man was standing behind him with a wide smile on his face.
“Y-yes, …Yes, they’re awesome!” answered Tommy. “They’re strong and fast and help other people a lot ...”the boy looked at figurines in admiration. “I wish I could be a superhero too.”
“Then become one!” said the old man.
“How?” Tommy asked in surprise. “I don’t have any superpowers.”
“And why would you need them?” the old man smiled. Seeing the confusion on the boy's face, he squatted(蹲下) and put his hands on Tommy's arms. “Did you know that shopkeeper lady over there has a disabled husband? She’s been working hard and taking care of him for years. I’ve never heard a word of complaint from her. And this person ---” he pointed at a redhead man, who just entered the shop. “He’s a firefighter; he’s saved countless lives. He never gives up, no matter how dangerous the situation seems to be.”
The old man looked Tommy in the eyes and smiled. “You don’t need a superpower to be a hero for someone else. The path of a superhero starts not in the mind, not in the muscles, but in the heart.”
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Tommy lowered his head and looked at his shoes thinking intensely.
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The homeless woman was right there, where he saw her last time.
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3 . Few items make more of a fashion statement than wearing feathers. In Europe, the trend first came to prominence(引人注目) during the 16th century Renaissance (文艺复兴) period, symbolizing wealth and power. Similarly, nowadays, the feather industry is seen as an expensive decoration for designer items, including handbags and boots.
However, the Native American culture falls on the opposite end, viewing feathers as sacred parts of their civilization.
Native American is the blanket item for a member of any of the local people of North, Central and South America, many of whom were wiped out by diseases brought over by European colonists. Today, their traditional culture survives to an extent in specific Native American Reserves around the US and Canada, aiming to protect the remaining tribes.
Though each tribe has its own culture, feathers are widely seen as a symbol of bravery and are often integrated into the iconic headdress or warbonnet(战冠) designs worm by the most influential and powerful members of a tribe.
As a key symbol for a tribe, a warbonnet should reflect a tribe's home. As such, they are usually made up of feathers mainly from the local area, which results in widely differing designs around the US.
Of these feathers, an eagle feather is the most highly valued. Within the Native American culture, eagles are regarded for their strength and bravery, meaning anyone who possesses or wears its feathers should also demonstrate these qualities.
Despite this spiritual significance, many not associated with the culture continue to wear headdresses with artificial feathers at music festivals and sporting events. Dennis Zotigh, Cultural Specialist, National Museum of the American Indian, said: “This is analogous to casually wearing a purple heart (a US military medal for bravery) that was not earned.”
Indeed, the feather is such a meaningful and spiritual part of Native American culture. So maybe the next time we find ourselves buying a shirt with a feather design or colorful feather earrings, we can appreciate the feather's symbolic history.
1. Why does the author mention the trend of feathers at the beginning of the text?| A．To introduce the origin of the feather industry. |
| B．To contrast the importance of feathers in different cultures. |
| C．To inform readers of the latest fashion trend. |
| D．To discuss the development of the fashion industry. |
| A．Most of them still live in South America. |
| B．Many of them died from diseases from Europe. |
| C．Headdresses are worn by most members of a tribe. |
| D．Different tribes use the same design for headdresses. |
| A．Eagles represent wealth and status. |
| B．Eagles remind people of cool fashion. |
| C．Eagles are associated with freedom. |
| D．Eagles stand for strength and courage. |
| A．The development of the feather industry. |
| B．The meaning of feathers in the Native American culture. |
| C．The spiritual significance of feathers in Renaissance. |
| D．The function of feathers in fashion. |
4 . Eliana Yi dreamed of 'pursuing piano performance in college, never mind that her fingers could barely reach the length of an octave. Unable to fully play many works by Romantic-era composers including Beethoven and Brahms, she tried anyway—and in her determination to spend hours practicing a Chopin concerto, wound up injuring herself.
The efforts of Professor Carol Leone from the Southern Methodist University(SMU) are changing all that: twenty years ago, the school became the first major university in the U.S, to introduce smaller keyboards into its music program, leveling the playing field for Yi and other piano majors.
Yi, 21, tried one of the smaller keyboards, "I remember being really excited, because my hands could actually reach and play all the right notes," she said.
For decades, few questioned the size of the traditional piano. For those with small hand spans, it's difficult to properly play many works of Beethoven and Brahms. Those who attempt to play them either get used to skipping notes or risk injury with repeated play. Leone is familiar with such challenges. Born into a family of musicians, she favored classical music and pursued piano despite her small hand span and earned a degree as a doctor in musical arts.
The idea of smaller keyboards first met resistance from some traditionalists. Leone also said that when she raised the issue with one Viennese professor, he told her there were already too many pianists anyway.
Though such resistance is fading, there are some very traditional people who think of piano as a competitive thing. Leone said, "This is art, it's not sport. It's about making as much beautiful art as possible, and we should give everybody the opportunity to do that."
1. Why did Eliana Yi find it hard to play a Chopin concerto to well?| A．Her fingers got injured. | B．It was time-consuming. |
| C．Her hand spans were small. | D．The traditional piano was out of tune. |
| A．Summarize the previous paragraphs. | B．Provide some advice for pianists. |
| C．Introduce a new topic for discussion. | D．Add some background information. |
| A．Unclear | B．Objective | C．Disapproving. | D．Positive. |
| A．A Hard-working SMU Professor | B．The Story Behind Smaller Keyboard Pianos |
| C．Traditional Piano: A Competitive Thing | D．Yi's Road to a Brilliant Artist |
As I was coming into Middle School, Grade Six, I was really excited because my friend Jennifer was going to be in the same Middle School as me! At first things were great, she introduced me to her fiend, Amy and we had lots of fun together. Then things started to change. Jennifer was very controlling: I couldn't make new friends, because if I hung out with different people, she would decide that I was "mad at her and Amy". So I didn't make new friends, and pretty soon being Jennifer's friend became a battle between Amy and me.
Jennifer wanted to be the "leader" of our little group. Amy and I were never partners in class projects or gym; it was always, "Who gets the privilege（荣耀）of being Jennifer's partner." It was either Jennifer liked me and she left Amy out or Jennifer liked Amy and she left me out. Amy and I both wanted to be Jennifer's number one. Being Jennifer's friend became the most important thing in the world.
I always waited for Jennifer and Amy after classes, so we could walk together to our next class. Amy and Jennifer chatted by Jennifer's desk as Jennifer packed her books up and I waited by the door. Sometimes when they left, they'd walk right past me. No "Thanks for waiting". No "Sorry we took so long". It was as if they couldn't even see me. Yet I still waited after every single class.
Most of the time we gossiped（传播流言蜚语）about people, and I soon realized that nobody was good enough for Jennifer. Jennifer had a list of bad things about everybody, even Amy. And I'm sure she had a list of bad things about me, too. After months of living through school this way, I had really changed. I was moody, depressed, lonely, and I didn't smile much. I spent lots of days trying not to cry. I felt so left out.
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Finally, near the end of the school year, I got sick of being treated so poorly.
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I'm in Grade Seven now, and I have tons of friends.
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6 . For her 85th.birthday, I gave my mother an iPad. She'd never used a computer. She had a trying relationship with her TV remote control and a poor track record with her cell.
She was interested in a tablet because she knew people who had them.
Our first task was email. She quickly learned the fundamentals.
Next, we tackled Netflix. Mom was a movie lover with an appetite for thrillers. She was astonished by the amount of thrillers that Netflix has on offer. One Saturday she called because she was having trouble logging onto Netflix.
She learned to Zoom and FaceTime. She experimented with podcasts. She started emailing her grandchildren.
We speak on the phone every day. Now, we also FaccTime, Zoom and email. She powers through e-books, marveling （惊叹）that she can check them out in the middle of the night. She watches TV series. She knows what's trending. But she has not yet successfully surfed the Net.
I can't wait for the day when we can sit down in person and surf the Net together. Meanwhile, it's great to see how much her confidence has grown.
| A．Mom is a reader. |
| B．Reading is difficult. |
| C．Yesterday, she FaceTimed me. |
| D．I suggested it might require an update. |
| E．And she believed that she must keep up with technology. |
| F．So it's apparent that email is by no means important in our daily life. |
| G．But she couldn't see the point of emailing when she could phone or visit in person. |
A group of wild Asian elephants have wandered more than 500km across China over the last 15months. Already famous at home, they have received of
Twitter and YouTube are full of clips(片段)of the elephants. Clips that show them
The world has seen China's efforts to protect the wild elephants. For over a month, authorities have sent police
"The attitude of Chinese people toward the elephants is not only fascinating,
An assistant professor at City University of New York said the event has had
8 . San Francisco Bay Area is a great place to be if you're a sports fan, as you'll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride. If you are anywhere close to the area during a game, these fantastic sports events are here for you.
San Francisco Giants Baseball
The San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park. This is a fun ballpark because it's always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay. It's one of the most popular San Francisco sports events. The Giants are part of the National League West Division. Since their arrival here in 1958, they have been World Series Champions three times.
Golden State Warriors Basketball
The fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this region's only NBA team. Their regular season runs from late October through mid-April, and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. In total, the Warriors has won six NBA championships.
San Francisco 49ers Football
The 49ers are San Francisco's NFL team, though they have recently moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about an hour south of SF. The football team was named for the prospectors（探矿者）who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush. They've won 5 Super Bowl championships, all between 1981 and 1994.
San Jose Sharks Hockey
The San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey（冰球）. They were founded in 1991 as the only Bay Area team to compete in the NHL. Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center, which they call the Shark Tank, located about an hour southeast of SF.
1. Which team once won world championships?| A．The Giants. | B．The Golden State Warriors. |
| C．The 49ers. | D．The San Jose Sharks. |
| A．The Oracle Park. | B．The Chase Center. |
| C．Levi's Stadium. | D．The SAP Center. |
| A．Tour guides. | B．Coaches. |
| C．Team leaders. | D．Sports fans. |
9 . When I worked on the manufacturing shop（车间）floor, we rarely saw plant managers. Except for one. He often walked through the plant. He checked out product quality. He stopped for a brief word—usually no more than a "hello." He wasn't outgoing. He didn't display any of the qualities typically associated with a "leader." Yet we liked him.
In a 1992 University of Pittsburgh study, researchers had four women attend a number of different classes. Their attendance varied: one woman might attend every class; a different woman might attend only a few. What didn't vary was their behavior. None of the women spoke in class or spoke to other students.
At the end of the term, students were asked which woman they liked best. Who "won"? Women who attended the highest number of classes. According to the researchers, "Mere exposure had weak effects on familiarity, but strong effects on attraction and similarity." Or in non-researcher-speak: If I see you frequently, I naturally like you more. That's the power of showing up.
Knowing someone will show up in the future also matters. In a 1967 University of Minnesota study, researchers gave study participants profiles of two people and told them that one would be a partner in future discussion groups. When asked, the participants said they liked their future partner more. Even though the profiles were almost identical.
Want your team or your customers to like you more? Show up. Drop in. Drop by. Send a brief note. Make a quick phone call. You don't have to say or do much. Then, be consistent in your behavior. In time, people will expect you to drop in or drop by, whether in person or virtually. Anticipating future contact will make them like you more.
1. What does the first paragraph serve as?| A．An introduction. | B．A background. |
| C．A comment. | D．An explanation. |
| A．Answering questions frequently. | B．Greeting others enthusiastically. |
| C．Behaving more like others. | D．Attending classes more often. |
| A．Familiarity contributes to likability. |
| B．Identical behaviours enhance likability. |
| C．Future partnership increases likability. |
| D．Virtual contacts benefit likability. |
| A．Power of likability. | B．Research on likability. |
| C．Definition of likability. | D．Application of likability. |
10 . 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. |
| A．Sudden disappearance. | B．Sharp increase. |
| C．Gradual development. | D．Limited application. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
