1 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What led to Puri’s research?

A．A wildlife exhibition.

B．Her family’s hope

C．A market visit.

2. What’s the problem with present monitoring systems?

A．They aren’t accurate.

B．They can’t catch pictures

C．They can’t locate hunters

3. How does ELSa work?

A．By using better visual recognition.

B．By analyzing movement patterns.

C．By studying animals’ living situations.

4. What does Jasper think of ElSa?

A．It is not as good as his system

B．It will stop much illegal hunting.

C．Its performance needs to be proved.

2 . It was a normal morning in March. Sondra Artis had just _______ the last student on her route.

As heading towards the school, Sondra noticed a burning smell. She _______ the bus window to see if it was fogging up from condensation（凝结）or if it was _______ . When a student asked her what was _______ , she did her best to hide her growing _______ .

Sondra pulled into a parking lot and turned to face the 20 students on _______ . She reminded them of the evacuation（疏散） _______ they once performed and directed them to leave through the doors.

“I told the kids that, ‘You know, we _______ at the beginning of the year, but this is going to be _______ , so I need you to be calm,’” said Sondra.

The students hurried to the ________ as smoke began to fill the bus. They were ________ , but Sondra remained calm. When they were out, she went back onto the bus to make sure everyone left ________ .

Seconds after they all ________ , the bus caught fire. Another bus came to the ________ to take the children away, and Sondra was left ________ that everything worked out okay.

The bus can be ________ , but human life cannot. The parents were incredibly ________ for her grace under fire. She's being considered as a ________ , and many of her students would like to see her ________ for her heroism.

“Sondra is a very good bus driver，”said a student. “She ________ a reward.”

1.

A．sent away

B．turned down

C．seen off

D．picked up

2.

A．repaired

B．wiped

C．tapped

D．opened

3.

A．steam

B．smoke

C．fog

D．dust

4.

A．wrong

B．lucky

C．necessary

D．urgent

5.

A．anger

B．curiosity

C．embarrassment

D．worry

6.

A．duty

B．guard

C．board

D．vacation

7.

A．advantages

B．drills

C．signals

D．secrets

8.

A．met

B．separated

C．promised

D．practiced

9.

A．early

B．amazing

C．real

D．new

10.

A．exits

B．teacher

C．windows

D．lifesaver

11.

A．excited

B．tired

C．scared

D．optimistic

12.

A．hurriedly

B．safely

C．firstly

D．actively

13.

A．hid

B．landed

C．sat

D．escaped

14.

A．scene

B．school

C．park

D．destination

15.

A．searching

B．studying

C．thanking

D．counting

16.

A．replaced

B．exchanged

C．burnt

D．controlled

17.

A．eager

B．famous

C．grateful

D．qualified

18.

A．student

B．leader

C．driver

D．hero

19.

A．rewarded

B．excused

C．apologized

D．forgiven

20.

A．offers

B．deserves

C．demands

D．establishes

3 . The past few years have been difficult for 13-year-old Adeola Abraham. In 2020, the teen was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, and he survived a successful bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植) and rounds of chemotherapy (化疗). Thankfully, Adeola is now out of the hospital. During his recovery, he found out that he had qualified for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ask for a dream wish from Make-A-Wish Mississippi. While many teens would choose a memorable Disney trip, meet a favorite figure or get a PlayStation, Abraham instead chose to feed the homeless in his local community.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is famous for brightening the lives of children suffering from critical illnesses by meeting their wishes. A wish typically falls into three categories: a wish to have something, go somewhere or meet someone. Abraham’s charitable wish to give came as a surprise to the organization. Linda Sermons, a Make-A-Wish Mississippi representative, said that Abraham’s generous wish was the first of its kind in the organization’s 35-year history. She was impressed with the teen’s maturity and sense of sympathy.

Make-A-Wish Mississippi approved of the teen’s wish in a big way. They created a service named after the teen, called Abraham’s Table, which would provide free meals to the homeless every month for the next year. Local businesses generously donated food and supplies, and receivers gathered in Jackson’s Poindexter Park for the meals. Abraham and his proud mom personally attended and handed out the food. Abraham’s Table fed more than 80 people at its first event. Abraham said it warmed his heart when the receivers came back to thank him for the meal he provided.

Abraham now wants to inspire other teens to get more involved in local charities. He also wants to continue his mission of helping others by starting his own nonprofit that helps those experiencing food insecurity.

1. What made Abraham a remarkable boy?

A．His exceptional choice for a dream wish.	B．His great sufferings from a critical disease.
C．His special qualifications for a dream wish.	D．His successful survival from a blood disorder.

2. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A．Eighty people or so benefited from Abraharn’s Table.

B．Abraham’s act of kindness received positive reaction.

C．The organization provided financial help for the homeless.

D．The local businesses were greatly appreciated by the receivers.

3. According to the passage, which words can best describe Abraham?

A．Energetic and determined.	B．Mature and intelligent.
C．Sympathetic and selfless.	D．Generous and cautious.

4. Which of the following can best describe the story?

A．Hard work always pays off.	B．It’s a blessing to be a giver.
C．Actions speak louder than words.	D．Miracles often occur in bad luck.

4 . The Best National Parks to Visit in Winter

While most parks tend to draw families in the summer and fall, there are also ideal spots for adventurous winter trips.

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

The country’s oldest and best-known national park takes on an almost otherworldly atmosphere in winter: the air filled with rolling steam, the strong colors of hot springs, the surrounding white landscapes, let alone the impressive wildlife during this time, like bison, wolves, and playful red foxes. Just book a guided hiking tour to get a ranger’s perspective on the park and local people.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

With its giant red rocks and unique trees, you’ll feel like stepping onto a foreign planet as you spend hours hiking the Panorama Loop or Maze Loop. The park is recognized as an International Dark Sky Park, featuring virtually zero light pollution and the country’s best views of a starry sky.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

A significantly lower number of visitors in winter means you can take in unblocked views of the South Rim, and get to see the rare beauty of the Grand Canyon dusted with snow. For those adventurous and daring, it is recommended to hike the Bright Angel Trail and take the chance to see the canyon’s wintertime wildlife, including mule deer, elk, and bald eagles.

Virgin Islands National Park, St. John

Surprise! Not all wintertime national park trips need to involve snow. Virgin Islands National Park is most famous for its white-sand beaches. You can also hike inland to visit old sugar plantations, or venture out to the water to swim along with sea turtles and manta rays. You will definitely enjoy a different winter here.

1. Which park will one choose if he/she is interested in stars?

A．Yellowstone National Park.	B．Joshua Tree National Park.
C．Grand Canyon National Park.	D．Virgin Islands National Park.

2. What do we know about the Grand Canyon National Park?

A．We can have a poor view of the South Rim there.	B．It lies in an area with rolling steam and hot springs.
C．There is a slight decline in visitor numbers in winter.	D．The Bright Angel Trail is challenging in cold weather.

3. Which activity is mentioned in all of the parks?

A．Hiking.

B．Skiing.

C．Swimming.

D．Hunting.

5 . 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。

Chinese carmakers are taking the lead in developing the intelligent cockpit (驾驶座舱),    1     is becoming a key part of the modern driving experience.

Intelligent cockpits combine smart technologies with     2     (vary) driving functions, such as voice recognition for vehicle commands and the entertainment and navigation (导航) systems.

According to a report     3     (publish) by patent research firm PatSnap last week, globally there have been 193, 000 patent applications related     4     intelligent cockpits.

Of those, China owns 82, 300 applications, accounting for 42.56 percent of the total and     5     (rank) first worldwide. It means that the country has become the     6     (much) important market for intelligent cockpit technology, according to the report.

Japan ranks     7     (two) with 31, 900 patent applications and the United States follows with 19, 300. The patent applications of the top three nations account for around 70 percent of the total.

A representative from PatSnap has said the three countries represent the development trend of the automobile industry to a certain degree as they     8     (be) the three largest auto producers worldwide.

It can     9     (see) that under the global trend of autonomous, connected, electric and shared vehicles, the intelligent cockpit has become one of the vital development     10     (direction) of the future of mobility, the report said.

6 . During this pandemic period, I have been trying to learn new skills and fun activities. However, after I _________ 18 and a half, my favorite thing to do has been to go out and _________ . So I took the California Driver’s Education _________ over the summer and studied hard for my test. I read handbooks and rules, took practice tests online and had my family _________ me on every topic. My hard work_________, as I passed the test and received my learner permit. But this permit _________that I drive with an adult in the car, so my dad has been teaching me the_________of the road and how to drive.

I find it is _________to drive on the streets with other_________, so I have been mainly practicing in big, __________parking lots. I have had to learn how to__________ the engine, use my turn signal, step on the gas and__________when needed and how to operate the steering wheel （方向盘） __________ . I have found it difficult to __________all of these things at once. It still makes me__________to get behind the wheel, but I know it will become easier over time with__________ .

Right now, I’m learning to be __________of cars and objects around me because driving is a huge __________ , and you don’t want anyone to get__________ . Before I get my driver license, I have to drive for 50 hours and be completely comfortable__________ . I can’t wait to drive myself to college in the future!

1.

A．waited

B．passed

C．turned

D．wasted

2.

A．travel

B．drive

C．play

D．learn

3.

A．position

B．school

C．Job

D．course

4.

A．mention

B．quiz

C．measure

D．accompany

5.

A．paid off

B．took off

C．got over

D．gave away

6.

A．suggests

B．promises

C．requires

D．agrees

7.

A．changes

B．conditions

C．directions

D．rules

8.

A．exciting

B．scary

C．easy

D．interesting

9.

A．drivers

B．teenagers

C．trainees

D．passengers

10.

A．free

B．busy

C．empty

D．remote

11.

A．protect

B．repair

C．start

D．cool

12.

A．brake

B．rest

C．whistle

D．call

13.

A．slightly

B．suddenly

C．quickly

D．correctly

14.

A．manage

B．accept

C．remember

D．understand

15.

A．curious

B．nervous

C．tired

D．confused

16.

A．patience

B．practice

C．accumulation

D．belief

17.

A．proud

B．afraid

C．aware

D．fond

18.

A．program

B．business

C．task

D．responsibility

19.

A．hurt

B．caught

C．burnt

D．punished

20.

A．on the way

B．in the classroom

C．on the Internet

D．behind the wheel

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。

A giant panda-themed museum offering visitors a     1     (true) interactive experience opened to the public in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province on March 3rd, 2021.

    2     (surround) by huge touch screens and well-designed setting, the Chengdu Giant Panda Museum provides an immersive experience. Meanwhile, it     3     (present) various interesting facts about the precious species of giant pandas. Those include their history, habits, and the measures China has taken to protect     4     (they).

The museum covers     5     area of 7,179 square meters with seven exhibit sections.

It is several years since the museum     6     (build). Visitors can access various information about giant pandas by     7     (press) on the screen and being guided by an animated panda. Scenarios (情境) reproducing pre-historic environments explain the reasons     8     giant pandas first emerged in the place.

The museum aims to increase the general public’s understanding of giant pandas     9     other wild animals. Moreover, it raises public     10     (aware) of the ecological environmentanimal protection.

8 . After his father was rushed to the hospital, Yanatha Desouvre began to panic. So he did the one thing he knew would calm himself: He wrote. Over the next few weeks, Desouvre filled several notebooks, writing about his worry as well as his happy memories with his dad. “Writing allowed me to face my fear,” says Desouvre, “My pen was a tool to process the pain.”

He is in good company. An extensive body of research shows benefits to writing about a traumatic (创伤) experience in a manner that psychologists refer to as “expressive writing.”James Pennebaker, a psychology professor, says that studies have looked at the potential benefits of expressive writing and found that it can strengthen the immune system, including for people with illnesses such as cancer, depression, and PTSD(创伤后应激障碍). It can also help reduce chronic pain(慢性痛), and improve mood, sleep, and memory. And it may even help reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD.

Expressive writing works because it allows you to make meaning out of a painful experience, experts say. It can be a powerful coping tool for many, in large part because it helps reduce the secrecy people often feel about a trauma, as well as their reluctance to face emotions. The mere act of labeling a feeling—of putting words to an emotion—can hold back the neural activity in the threat area of the brain. Writing can increase someone’s acceptance of their experience, and acceptance is calming.

Recognizing that something is bothering you is an important first step. Translating that experience into language forces you to organize your thoughts. And creating a narrative gives you a sense of control.

1. Why is Desouvre’s story mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To bring up the topic.

B．To make a comparison.

C．To tell readers a real story.

D．To explore the key to writing.

2. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?

A．The results traumatic experience causes.

B．The benefits that expressive writing brings.

C．The symptoms traumatic experience shows.

D．The ways expressive writing strengthens immunity.

3. What can we conclude about expressive writing?

A．It contributes to better writing.

B．It lets us know how people obtain pain.

C．It can help face miserable experience.

D．It has been used widely in the daily life.

4. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A．A text book.

B．A news report.

C．A writing guide.

D．A medical magazine.

9 . Matt Haig, the best-selling author of the novel “The Midnight”, recommends some books that offer wisdom or comfort in difficult times.

Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Rilke (1929). This is the ultimate comfort read. The book is what the title suggests: letters from an older poet to a younger one. The great thing about Rilke’s advice is that it acknowledges the darkness and suffering of existence, yet manages despite that—or maybe even because of that—to inspire.

When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön(1996). I read this book during the first lockdown, and it was the perfect read for uncertain times. Chödrön is a Buddhist, but the advice and philosophy in these relatively few pages speaks universally. It’s a great book about embracing life in its totality, about seeing hope and suffering as part of a whole.

The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne(1928). The Winnie-the-Pooh stories really speak to people going through tough times. In many ways, each of the characters reflects a different mental state: Eeyore is depressed, Tigger is hyper-active, Piglet is anxious, and Pooh reflects a hope and optimism much needed in recovery. I reread this book when I was ill with a panic disorder, and it soothed me.

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (1994). In my opinion, this is the greatest book about writing ever written. But like Rilke, Lamott is offering far more than writing advice. She is offering wisdom on life and how to embrace its imperfect nature.

1. Which book came out first?

A．Bird by Bird.

B．The Midnight.

C．Letters to a Young Poet.

D．The House at Pooh Corner.

2. What can readers learn from When Things Fall Apart?

A．The tough times are everywhere.

B．Life consists of hope and suffering.

C．People have a variety of mental states.

D．The undesirable things of life can be ignored.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．All contain inspiring advice.

B．They are based on true facts.

C．Matt Haig instructed their novelists.

D．Writing will be improved by reading them.

10 .

Still Alice In this film, we can catch a glimpse of a family’s relationships, fears, concerns and struggles. Alice, the film’s main character, copes bravely with Alzheimer’s disease: she’s the perfect example of an iron-willed woman. Julianne Moore’s amazing performance adds extra charm to this character. Not surprisingly, Julianne Moore won the 2015 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Coco Before Chanel The movie is about a strong woman who was not afraid to defy(挑战)society and its conservative and old-fashioned morals. Some say it’s a dull and monotonous(老套的)movie, but it would be more accurate to say that it’s simply an unhurried one — a technique that makes it all the more fascinating. Audrey Tautou is graceful in the role of Chanel.

Mona Lisa Smile This movie teaches you about dignity, courage and persistence, and the central theme is learning to have a mind of your own. Katherine Watson (Julia Roberts) is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the famous all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated morals of society, Katherine inspires her traditional students including Betty and Joan to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.

Elizabeth This is a wonderful film about Elizabeth I, who was faced with the difficult task of becoming a wise and strong monarch(君主). Cate Blanchett is amazing in the role of the queen—majestic, powerful, and strong-willed—who opens a “golden age” in the history of England. Suspense, passion, betrayal, adventure—all these things are combined in this thrilling and epic movie with perfect scenes, gorgeous costumes and shocking performances by the actors.

1. What do the main characters in the four films have in common?

A．They’re strong-willed and brave.

B．They’re great professional women.

C．They suffer from serious illnesses.

D．They are always challenging traditional virtues.

2. Mona Lisa Smile ________ .

A．is mainly set in Wellesley College

B．is especially popular with traditional students

C．is a film whose theme is learning to think independently

D．is a dull but unhurried movie

3. Which of the actresses acted the part of a politician in the film?

A．Julianne Moore	B．Audrey Tautou
C．Julia Roberts	D．Cate Blanchett