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。

One day, Dad took Tim and Lily to the supermarket. “Now where has Tim gone? ” asked Dad. Lily shrugged. Keeping track of Tim was not on her agenda today. She’d been trying to decide on the perfect gift for Dad’s upcoming birthday. This year, she was determined to prepare a present that couldn’t be bought at a store or ordered online.

“Daddy!” Tim appeared out of nowhere, disturbing Lily’s thoughts. He yelled, holding a cereal (麦片) box in the air, “Let’s get it! It’s nutritious and delicious! And it has a dragon inside! ” Tim remembered Dad saying that when he was a kid, almost every box of cereal came with a toy. Ever since, Tim was certain that he, too, would find a toy in the next box.

When they got home, Dad and Lily began putting away the groceries. Tim couldn’t wait to take the box of cereal upstairs to his room. By the time they finished, Lily could hear Tim shouting. “No! No!” Tim’s voice kept getting louder and louder. Lily imagined each word as the sound of a hammer striking metal. Then she raced towards her brother’s room. The moment she stepped inside, she felt a crunch (嘎吱声) beneath her feet. It was obvious that Tim dumped all that cereal looking for a toy dragon. “They lied! No dragon. Just a picture on the box.” Tim sounded close to tears. Annoyed as Lily was, she said quietly, “Let’s see what the box says.” “I don’t know how to read.” her brother said in a low voice.

It reminded Lily that last school year, Tim’s teacher who sent home easy-to-read books and worksheets insisted that he was ready to learn to read and just needed some extra help, but Tim complained about books “for babies” and “boring” homework assignments. It was really a headache for Dad to teach Tim to read! At the thought of these, it seemed that Tim’s dragon issue had swept away her concern for a present for Dad.

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Lily decided to cooperate with Tim, making up a dragon story and having Tim read for Dad.

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After what seemed to be a century, Dad’s birthday finally came.

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2 . Basketball is a team sport, and a good pass is very important. The pass is the action of moving the ball to create scoring opportunities. The pass calls for self-sacrifice for the greater good of the team.     1     The following are some kinds of it.

The chest pass is a quick and accurate pass from the chest of the passer to the receiver.     2     You should extend your arms in a quick motion to pass the ball with palms facing outwards and thumbs facing the player you passed to. This is called follow-through.

    3     It is relatively easy to steal, but an effective way of starting a fast break. Place your hands on both sides of the ball and bring the ball behind your head. Use your upper body strength to make the pass and follow-through.

In a bounce pass, the ball is bounced from the floor before reaching the receiver of the pass. The ball should bounce from that spot to arrive at your receiver above the knee and below the chest.     4    

A baseball pass is best used for long distance passes.     5     It is especially useful during fast breaks. Place the ball high above the knee of your head with your passing hand behind it and the other under the ball. Throw the ball with an overhand arm thrust(猛推).

Practice these passes and you are sure to become an offensive threat on the court.

A．Power comes from the legs.

B．It sacrifices accuracy because of the distance.

C．Passing also helps boost the spirit of your team.

D．In other words, the ball should arrive at the receiver’s waist.

E．It is the most effective pass and fastest way to move the ball.

F．An overhead pass is a pass thrown with both hands over your head.

G．An effective pass is a combination of good timing, speed and accuracy.

3 . 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。

Here is a secret that everyone knows: I don’t like to ask for help. Of course, my disability means that I need assistance when I get dressed and have to be driven everywhere, but that is precisely my point.

One night a few years ago, after my caregiver helped me to bed, I enjoyed my favorite part of my routine — playing with my service dog Marshall. When the rest of the world made me feel “lacking”, Marshall made me feel like “enough” .

As usual,   he jumped off the bed after a few minutes, but the pain in his eyes told me something was wrong. A few days later, a trip to the vet confirmed my worst fears. Dr Tom said, “I must perform an operation to treat him.”“Is he in pain?”I held my breath. Then I got the answer “Yes.”

I felt heartbroken. I couldn’t remember talking about the details. I had one huge question:“How much would the operation cost?”“About$2, 500. It might as well have been a million.” I couldn’t afford it. Each day, I searched for ways to raise money for this operation.

A beautiful bike trail was close to the apartment where we lived. On most of the days of our eight years together, Marshall and I used it. I loved the trees, the fresh air and being outside. Over the years, many of the neighbors got familiar with us. Everyone loved Marshall.

Then one day, an idea occurred to me. Could I ask these people to contribute to the cost of Marshall’s operation? If I could push my wheelchair a certain number of laps (圈) and get money for every lap that I completed, might I raise enough money for Marshall to have his operation? Our regular route was a mile and a half long. My goal was to push my wheelchair ten laps, a total of fifteen miles. Next, feeling very bold and a little nervous, I set a date. Then I made posters and posted them around my apartment and all over the bike trail. My neighbors were concerned for Marshall.

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With hope, I started to train myself.

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The big day finally came and I went out at 6:30 a.m.

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4 . Dominica
Secret Bay

In the wake of 2017’s Hurricane Maria, Secret Bay is one of the Dominica’s comeback stories. The eco-luxury retreat (僻静处), on a cliff above the sea, partially reopened in the late 2018. Each decked-out villa has a full kitchen, private pool and privacy provided by Mother Nature. For visitors, sea-cave exploring is one of the not-to-miss experiences.

Sweden
Geunja Sami Eco Lodge

To visit Geunja Sami Eco Lodge is to completely disconnect from the modern world. This eco-conscious operation invites visitors to join the owner on a trip to the nearby Vindel Mountains, where visitors are to learn bushcraft skills, study medical herbs and fish for dinner.

Thailand
Yard Hostel

Yard Hostel in Bangkok is flying the flag for a new model of environmentally friendly big-city living on a small budget. Recycling is just one social initiative at the hostel, as even the rooms were recycled shipping containers. Guests are provided with water bottles to refill with purified water from a shared water station. Room rates help fund good causes, such as Karen community forest conservation projects.

Papua New Guinea
Rondon Ridge

At the bottom of Kum Mountain sits Rondon Ridge, one of the finest attractions in the country. Dedication to environmental and social sustainability sets it apart. Upon arrival, guests receive reusable bottles for on-site filtered water and explore in an electric vehicle. Apartment-like rooms are powered by zero-emission system producing power from local streams. The attraction sustains the community by sharing clean energy, hiring local staff and sourcing produce directly from neighboring hill tribe farmers.

1. What is special about Secret Bay?

A．It was once closed.	B．It teaches fishing skills.
C．It lacks modern facilities.	D．It was ruined by natural disasters.

2. Which place is operated on a new business model?

A．Secret Bay.	B．Yard Hostel.
C．Rondon Ridge.	D．Geunja Sami Eco Lodge.

3. What do four places have in common?

A．They are luxurious.

B．They are eco-friendly.

C．They are remotely located.

D．They are dedicated to charity.

5 . It was a cold Saturday night in February. Some 200 New Yorkers carefully made their way to the reservoir (水库) in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the magical snowy owl, who had touched down in the park the week before in what was reported as the first visit there by the species in more than 130 years.

Except for a few excited screams from children, people were quiet — patiently awaiting the owl’s arrival at the reservoir’s north gatehouse. The snowy owl did not disappoint. She flew down from the darkness and surveyed the water and the people holding phones and cameras before taking off into the night to the applause of her many fans. They simply wanted to see this lovely creature whose improbable appearance seemed to signify hope after the lockdown.

New Yorkers who had long taken Central Park for granted felt a renewed love for this rectangle of green in the heart of the big city and, of course, its amazing wildlife. That the park is a beautiful and essential refuge is something that humans have only come to fully appreciate during these recent times of uncertainty.

Central Park was originally planned and constructed during another difficult time in the nation’s history — in the years before and during the American Civil War. Unlike many European parks that had originally been built for the aristocracy (贵族), Central Park was designed as a public space. In its chief architect Frederick Law Olmsted’s words, the poor and rich alike could “easily go there after their day’s work is done” and “stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the noise of the streets.”

As spring turns into summer, we see people sitting on the grass or benches — catching some sun, having family picnics, or tapping away on their laptops and iPads. Just being in proximity to other people in Central Park gave us a sense of community — the sense that we would somehow persevere.

1. What did people do in Central Park on that Saturday night?

A．They cheered for each other.	B．They paid their first visit.
C．They came for a rare sight.	D．They appreciated a water event.

2. What does the author mainly intend to do in Paragraph 4?

A．Give some examples.	B．Make a comparison.
C．Introduce a new opinion.	D．Add background information.

3. What do the underlined words “in proximity to” in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．close to	B．free from
C．at a distance from	D．in comparison with

4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．Find Refuge in Central Park

B．Take Your Breath by Snow Owl

C．Trace Central Park to difficult times

D．Meet an improbable “visitor” in person

6 . All sounds that are louder than 85 decibels are a threat to your hearing, especially if your exposure is long or repeated. That’s because loud sounds can injure or destroy hair cells in your inner ear that are involved in sending sound signals to your brain.

Since most of us don’t carry decibel meters around, you can rely instead on this rule of thumb: if you are required to raise your voice to be heard by someone standing at arm’s length away then there’s potential for harm.

Deafeningly loud noise is not to blame for all hearing loss, though. Occasionally, the root of the problem is an underlying condition such as a ruptured (破裂的) eardrum. In addition, the inner ear can also simply become worse as you get older, and unfortunately, there’s no real way to prevent this.

If you suspect you’ve lost some hearing, see a GP or audiologist. A hearing aid could improve your abilities noticeably, particularly when it’s a question of picking up people’s speech. The technology itself “can take a while to get used to because your brain needs to readjust, “says audiologist Dr. Gemma Twitchen. “Research shows this is much easier if you take action on getting your hearing assessed early on, when you first notice it reducing”

Another possible consequence of noise exposure or ageing is tinnitus. This phantom (幽灵似的) ringing, buzzing, hissing or roaring is often caused by the brain compensating for missing sound input or by damaged ear hair cells sending random signals to it. Although the condition affects each sufferer differently, sleep loss, stress and trouble concentrating are among the potential consequences. If your tinnitus comes with hearing loss — and they do often show up together — then a hearing aid could ease it by giving your brain external sounds to focus on. Other potentially helpful devices include sound generators that send out gentle white noise that prevents the tinnitus from developing.

1. In most cases, how do we know that noise is harmful?

A．By carrying a decibel meter on us.

B．By keeping others at arm’s length.

C．By having to talk loudly at short range.

D．By sensing concentration trouble.

2. What is the third paragraph mainly about?

A．Consequences of loud noise.

B．Sources of deafening noise.

C．Ways to prevent hearing loss.

D．Reasons for hearing loss.

3. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?

A．Most GPs use hearing aids as a cure.

B．This technology has been around for a while.

C．Early hearing loss assessment is advisable

D．Hearing loss takes some time to readjust.

4. What do we know about tinnitus?

A．It impacts the quality of life.

B．It is a direct result of hearing loss.

C．It can be cured by a hearing aid

D．It leads to missing sound input.

7 . 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。

Hanfu is a name for pre-17th century traditional clothing of the Han Chinese which is the predominant ethnic group of China. In the last few years it     1     (make) a comeback. It is estimated that by the end of this year, the number of people using hanfu products in China will reach 6.89 million, with total sales     2     (expect) to reach 10.16 billion yuan.

    3     (satisfy) the diverse tastes of today’s youth, sellers are putting fancy decorations on this ancient costume. Certain hanfu has a     4     (color) reflective effect, as shiny decorative powders     5     (stamp) into the cloth. Although the young fans of hanfu generally agree     6     is no need to strictly follow the ancient rules, their opinions differ significantly. Some said they can match hanfu from different dynasties together, or     7     modern clothing, according to their own     8     (prefer).

But others said clothing with fancy and modern decorations can’t be seen as hanfu at all. Meanwhile, fans disagree on     9     often one should wear the clothing, every day or on special occasions like festivals and weddings. But one thing is for sure, young people have become     10     (increasing) interested in activities to promote and display the traditional Chinese culture.

8 . Gutierrez’s life would never be the same after finding a copy of Anna Karenina in the trash 20 years ago. While he was driving his garbage truck through wealthy neighbourhoods, he _________ thrown-away books. It _________ his desire to start rescuing books from the trash. He used to take home several books every morning after his nine-hour _________ from 9 pm to 6 am. _________, he turned his book collection into a community library for poor children.

Colombia’s capital city has 19 public libraries. However, these libraries _________ to be far away from where poorer communities live. The option of _________ new books is non-existent for families struggling to _________. Having access to a library of books and being immersed in a book, is a(n) _________ for the kids visiting Gutierrez’s library.

Gutierrez grew up poor. Nevertheless, his mother was a(n) _________ reader and read stories to him every night. Her love for books impacted Gutierrez. “The whole value of what we do ______________ helping kids start reading,” shared Gutietrez during an interview with CGTN America in 2017.

As ______________ spread about his amazing project, people began sending him thousands more books to ______________ his library. Unable to ______________ all of them, he has since started donating them to other libraries that need them. Gutierrez’s journey is an amazing example of how every one of us can physically ______________ the lives of those around us by identifying needs, ______________ time and finding a solution.

1.

A．read

B．saw

C．delivered

D．appreciated

2.

A．challenged

B．kept

C．fueled

D．spoiled

3.

A．ride

B．shift

C．visit

D．departure

4.

A．Secretly

B．Immediately

C．Apparently

D．Eventually

5.

A．tend

B．claim

C．choose

D．appear

6.

A．borrowing

B．releasing

C．buying

D．writing

7.

A．make ends meet

B．get a bargain

C．strike a deal

D．keep eyes open

8.

A．honour

B．luxury

C．burden

D．activity

9.

A．regular

B．enthusiastic

C．thoughtful

D．reliable

10.

A．results in

B．sets about

C．thinks about

D．lies in

11.

A．assumption

B．belief

C．word

D．issue

12.

A．produce

B．recover

C．match

D．grow

13.

A．contain

B．own

C．enjoy

D．explore

14.

A．plan

B．share

C．remember

D．improve

15.

A．passing

B．saving

C．investing

D．dividing

9 . Agriculture has come a long way from its ancient beginnings. Long ago, farmers would work hard on their individual plots of land, using simple tools or even their bare hands. They tended to their crops for many hours each day so that the crops grew well.     1     For example, a single storm could destroy a whole year’s work, while a summer of good weather could ensure a good harvest.

Modern science and technology have helped to greatly reduce the back-breaking labour involved in farming, along with the reliance on luck and guesswork.     2    

Probably one of the most beneficial innovations is drip irrigation, which has made it possible to develop big, green farms in the middle of the desert. Simcha Blass, an Israeli scientist, discovered this new way of irrigation in the 1930s. Through this discovery, farmers can now produce crops on dry land without needing much water.     3     The limited and focused use of just the right amount of water also denies moisture (水分) to weeds, keeping them from harming the crops.

    4     However, what if an area has plenty of water, but little usable soil? As it turns out, it is possible to grow plants without using soil at all. With hydroponics (水培), plant roots are supported by rocks or a fiber mat. Nutrient-rich water is then provided so that the plants can grow. Recent research has centered on vertical hydroponics farming. With a vertical farm, the crops are planted in containers that are piled into plant skyscrapers.     5    

With such technological advances, the image of a farmer pushing a plough will eventually become a thing of the past.

A．Luck played a great part in farming.

B．Some areas would be too dry to grow crops.

C．Drip irrigation deals with a lack of water in an area.

D．There have been experiments to make drip irrigation a reality.

E．This irrigation method uses far less water than other methods.

F．Furthermore, nearly all hydroponic farms partially or fully automated.

G．Farmers have benefited greatly from innovations in crop production.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Dear Dad,

Growing up being the farmer’s daughter has been very interesting. It has made life challenging, fun and     1    (occasional) lonely. It has helped me grow as a person     2     have a whole new respect for all the farmers who most people just don’t pay attention to. It takes a special person to be a farmer, and even     3     (much) special people to be the farmer’s family.

I have always had a love for animals. Thank you     4     bringing me to the turkey and pig berms to see the cute little animals. Every time I see anything about pigs or turkeys I think about you,   just like when I     5     (buy) those plastic pig noses for you.

Every time I pass a field of corn, I think about how I grew up     6     (visit) you at fields just like that. I can even tell apart some of the     7     ( difference) crops. My farming vocabulary is pretty good    8    (compare) to a lot of other people. I also realize how important every little aspect of it is. The weather, bugs,a new type of seed or variety of plant - all of those play    9     part of a much bigger operation. I have a much bigger understanding of the world .

I’m proud to have a farmer dad. Although there were some     10     (struggle), I would never trade the way I grew up. You have worked so hard, and I appreciate everything you have done for me.

I Love you,Dad!